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Brussels Sprouts Seeds - Long Island Improved

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Easy to Grow
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Brassica oleracea

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 115 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Compact

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 inches

COLOR

  • Green

By far the most popular of the Brussels Sprouts, the Long Island Improved Brussels Sprout is an heirloom variety that's been producing delicious miniature-like cabbage heads for over 100 years! Great on your dinner table as an accompaniment to any meat or salad dish. Plant Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts seeds in spring, summer, or fall - this is a very durable variety that can withstand cooler temperatures. The compact plant can grow up to 24 inches and will yield up to 100 sprouts over an extended period of time.

  • • Heirloom, open pollinated, most common variety, similar taste to cabbage, earthy, buttery taste
  • • California is known for producing the largest supply for the U.S, frost improves the flavor, strong performer
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 15 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 420
1 Ounce 8,827
1/4 Pound 24,500

Planting Guide

View our Brussels Sprouts Planting Guide to learn more.

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Brussels Sprouts Seeds - Long Island Improved

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Brussels Sprouts Seeds - Long Island Improved FAQs

What type of seed is Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts?

Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts get?

Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts grows to 1 to 2 inch sprouts.

What is the flavor profile of Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts?

Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts has a flavor profile described as mildly sweet, nutty, and slightly bitter.

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