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Long Island Improved Heirloom Brussels Sprout
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Packet - 100 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity90 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing18 - 24 Inches
Germination5–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Long Island Improved Heirloom Brussels Sprout
‘Long Island Improved’ is a classic heirloom Brussels sprout prized for its dependable production, high yields, and sweet, tender flavor. Sturdy plants produce numerous dark green sprouts along the stalk, each forming a firm, miniature cabbage-like head with excellent eating quality.
Start ‘Long Island Improved’ indoors about ¼ to ½ inch deep for transplanting. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart and grow in full sun. Plants typically reach 24 to 30 inches tall and perform best in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.
Ready to harvest in about 90 days, begin picking the 1½-inch sprouts once they are firm and well developed, starting near the bottom of the stalk and working upward as the remaining sprouts mature. Cooler temperatures can help enhance their sweetness and flavor.
Sweet, tender, and dependable, ‘Long Island Improved’ is excellent for roasting, sautéing, steaming, and everyday cooking.
- Days to Maturity: 90
- Sow Method: Start Indoors
- Sow Depth: ¼ - ½ Inch
- Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 24 - 30 Inches
- Fruit Size: 1 ½ Inches
Catalog Page: 31
How to start
Start Indoors
Sowing depth
¼ - ½ Inch
Plant height
24 - 30 Inches
Botanical name
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ¼ - ½ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 5–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 18 - 24 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Long Island Improved Heirloom Brussels Sprout$4.50 · Packet - 100 Seeds
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