Brussels sprouts will be 25% bigger this year, thanks to silt and sea breezes

Farmers say good growing conditions will result in a bumper crop, with the average sprout 30mm in diameter

In a development likely to inspire both joy and dismay around the Christmas dinner table, farmers are forecasting Brussels sprouts will be 25% bigger this year.

Good growing conditions, the introduction of new varieties, and a dose of sea air have resulted in a crop of super-sized sprouts for this festive season.