Tesco plans to sell 1.5 million kg of Brussels sprouts this Christmas
- Brussels sprouts are expected to be 25% larger this year due to good growing conditions and hardy varieties.
- Tesco is set to sell around 1.5 million kg of sprouts in the two weeks leading to Christmas.
- The quality of this year's crop is described as among the best in recent years, pleasing sprout fans.
In the United Kingdom, this year's Brussels sprouts crop is expected to be significantly larger than last year's, with sprouts measuring an average of 30mm in diameter, compared to 24mm in 2023. Tesco, a prominent supermarket chain, has projected that they will sell approximately 1.5 million kg of these festive vegetables in the weeks preceding Christmas. This increase is attributed to favorable growing conditions, including warm temperatures and adequate rainfall during the summer and autumn months, which has led to what the commercial director of vegetable supplier TH Clements describes as the best crop in recent years. The improving conditions come in stark contrast to last year when excessive rainfall resulted in a smaller yield. TH Clements adapted their growing strategy as well, utilizing