These little beauts are as local as it gets, grown here in Braunton. What does the stalk do? Well, the stalk provides a source of post-harvest nutrients for the sprouts, allowing the Brussels sprouts to retain their livelihood and moisture longer. Did you know you can eat the stalk too? The Brussels sprouts stalk is edible, but requires longer cooking to generate favorable flavor and texture, and the sprout tops are like a little sprouty cabbage!