Description

Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts is a classic heirloom variety valued for its compact growth, dependable yields, and flavorful miniature sprouts. This hardy plant produces tightly packed, dark green sprouts along sturdy stalks, offering a rich, slightly sweet flavor that improves after light frost exposure.

A longtime garden favorite, Long Island Improved is known for its uniform sprout production and excellent cold tolerance. The firm, flavorful sprouts are ideal for roasting, steaming, sautéing, and fresh seasonal dishes, making this variety especially popular for fall and early winter harvests.

• Type: Heirloom biennial grown as an annual
• Direct sow: Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors in midsummer
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 18–24 inches
• Plant height: 24–36 inches
• Days to harvest: 90–100 days

Brussels sprouts thrive in cool weather and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. For best flavor and sprout development, grow plants during cooler temperatures and harvest after a light frost when sprouts become sweeter and more tender. Remove lower leaves as sprouts mature to encourage continued production along the stalk.

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