Brussels Sprouts – Long Island Improved

(9 customer reviews)

$2.59

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Description

50 Seeds per pack

(a.k.a. Paris Market, Half Dwarf Improved, and Long Island Improved Catskill Strain) (Brassica oleracea) 85-115 days       Introduced around 1890, this old a variety still holds it’s popularity with gardeners. Sometimes mistaken for the variety “Catskill”, introduced in 1941, the two are similar but not the same variety. Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts are semi-dwarf plants, producing many closely set, tight, firm, dark green, 1-1½” sprouts on a 20-24″ stem. Freezes well. They taste great roasted with other vegetables, hearty meat or sausage. Also, nice chopped up fine and used in salads or coleslaw.

Planting Instructions for Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts Seeds

Long Island Improved Brussels sprouts prefer cooler climates, but can be grown in hot climates by direct seeding in mid-summer for a late fall/winter harvest. Start Brussels sprouts indoors 4-6 wks before last frost, or direct sow mid-May to mid-June. Set out or plant in full sun to partial shade. Plant Heirloom Brussels sprouts seeds ¼ – ½” deep, 4-6″ apart, in rows 18-36″ apart. Germination occurs in 5-17 days in soil 55-70°F . Thin plants to 12-24″ apart. For best flavor and tenderness, harvest after plants have endured a couple of frosts.

9 reviews for Brussels Sprouts – Long Island Improved

  1. Mark M. (verified owner)

    Fast delivery, resealable plastic bags for the seeds, quick germination and almost 100% success rate. I’ll be spreading the word for sure!

  2. Patricia Niccoli (verified owner)

    Ditto

  3. Robert D. (verified owner)

    5 star!

  4. Patricia Stone (verified owner)

    5 star!

  5. Regina Harris (verified owner)

    5 star!

  6. JAY TUFFORD (verified owner)

    Great product from a wonderful company

  7. Lauren Campbell (verified owner)

    4 star!

  8. Michael Fox (verified owner)

  9. Elizabeth Richards (verified owner)

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