Long Island Improved Brussel Sprouts Seed
Description
Heavy bearer. This continues to be the most-planted variety of Brussels sprouts, setting as many as 100 sprouts on one plant! The naturally semi-dwarf plant produces firm, slightly sweet and very nutritious sprouts even kids will like. Fertilize 3-4 times over the season for optimum results. To harvest all the sprouts at once. cut off the top of the stalk 4-8 weeks before you want to harvest, or when lower sprouts reach 1/2” across. Best picked after a frost. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.
- Days to germinate: 5-10
- Days to maturity: 100
- Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Sow ¼” deep in sterile planting medium.
- Transplant spacing: 24”
- Sow outdoors about 4 weeks before the first predicted frost for a fall crop.
- Seed spacing: 24”
- Seed depth: ½”
- Produce size: 1-1/2” across
- Yield: 75-100 sprouts per plant
- Mature plant height: 24”
- Suitable for container growing: Yes
- Year of discovery: 1890s
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
