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Long Island Improved - Brussels Sprout Seeds

SKU: VBS101

Open-Pollinated

Heirloom

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Packet 150 seeds

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Long Island Improved has been the backyard Brussels sprout since the 1890s—compact plants stacking tight, nutty sprouts up the stem. Flavor sweetens after frost, and the leaves are edible too. High in vitamin K and glucosinolates, sprouts bring serious nutrition. Start early indoors, transplant in spring, and top plants late season to size up bottom sprouts. Roast with olive oil, shred for slaws, or sauté with bacon. A tried‑and‑true selection that doesn’t need hybrid fuss to perform.

How to Grow

Brussels sprouts are best planted as transplants. For fall harvest, start seed indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting the garden. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 70-80 degrees. Place them in the garden 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. As the sprouts on the main stem begin to enlarge, remove the lower leaves of the plant. Harvest sprouts as they become solid and about 1 to 2 inches in diameter. The lowest sprouts will mature first.

Growing Specs

Scientific name: brassica oleracea
Days to maturity: 80-100
Seed depth: 1/4-1/2"
Days to sprout: 5-10
Plant spacing: 18-24"
Row spacing: 3'
Light requirements: sunny
Plant height: 20-24"
Life cycle: annual
Frost hardy: yes

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