Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts
Historic Variety
- Compact plants
- This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but prefers a long, cool summer season
- Yield 50-100 sprouts over a season
- Sprouts grow to 1.5 inches
- Sweet flavor when harvested after frost
- 80-115 days from transplant
- ±6,400 seeds/oz
Item Details
A single stalk of this variety can bear 50-100 dark-green Brussels sprouts (florets) over an extended period. Compact plants produce sturdy spikes with edible florets that mature from the bottom up and take on sweeter tones after a light frost. Introduced in the 1890s, this historic variety was once the most important commercial sprout in the United States. Brussels sprouts mature 80-115 days from transplant. ±6,400 seeds/oz.
Learn to Grow Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts
Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination: 5-10 Days
Plant Outdoors: 24” Apart
Light: Full Sun
In cool climates, sow seeds indoors early, 4-6 weeks before the last frost. In warmer climates, Brussels sprouts can be direct sown for a spring harvest. Plant ¼" deep. A slow-growing, long-season vegetable that requires an even supply of water, Brussels sprouts also survive frost and light snowfalls.
Ratings & Reviews
1 review
Great flavor and amazing look.
by Roger
Very productive once they get going. they grow very slowly, but the taste is worth the wait. Also, they are fun to grow with kids since they grow so different than most of the plants they see out and about.