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Long Island Improved Brussel Sprouts Seed

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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.