Encourage students to take advantage of the free resources available at their local library. They may know they can get books, but they may not know that they can check out movies, video games, use the computer, or join community reading programs (many of which have incentives for summer reading).
Like cabbage and cabbage sprouts, Brussels sprouts are a cool weather crop. They should be harvested when the sprouts are small, compact and bright green. Avoid yellowing sprouts with signs of wilt rot or insect damage. Harvest sprouts when they are no larger than 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
sprouts will first form at the bottom of the plant and continue forming upwards toward the top for several weeks brussels sprouts are ready to harvest when the tiny heads are firm green and 1 to 2 inches in diameter remove sprouts by twisting them gently until they break away from the plant