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Brussels Sprout Long Island Improved Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

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Brussels Sprout Long Island Improved Seeds (Brassica oleracea) - Oldboy&

Description

Brussels Sprout Long Island Improved is a classic variety known for its upright growth, dependable production, and medium-sized green sprouts. This variety forms compact sprouts along a sturdy stem, making it a great choice for home gardeners looking for a productive cool-season brassica with reliable kitchen use. Plants grow in an erect form to around 80 cm tall and are well suited to traditional vegetable gardens.

Features

  • Botanical name: Brassica oleracea
  • Variety: Brussels Sprout Long Island Improved
  • Erect growth form
  • Plants grow to around 80 cm tall
  • Medium sprout size
  • Compact sprouts produced along the stem
  • Suitable for cool-season growing
  • Product code: BRUSLII

Why You Should Buy

This variety is an excellent option for growers wanting a traditional Brussels sprout with steady performance and strong garden appeal. Long Island Improved is valued for its compact green sprouts, upright habit, and extended harvest potential. It is well suited to roasting, steaming, sautéing, and a wide range of seasonal home cooking.

Growing Guide

Sowing window: Summer to autumn, depending on your local climate.

Sow seeds 6 mm deep in a moist, well-drained seed raising mix in punnets, flats, or cell trays. Keep moist during germination. Transplant when seedlings have around 6 leaves. Space plants about 50–75 cm apart, with rows 90 cm apart. Germination usually takes 15–25 days, with maturity in around 60–120 days.

Garden & Kitchen Appeal

Long Island Improved is ideal for gardeners looking for a sturdy, upright Brussels sprout variety with medium sprouts and a traditional growth habit. Its vertical form makes it a practical choice for cool-season vegetable patches, while the firm green sprouts are suited to a wide variety of cooking uses.

Ideal Uses

  • Home vegetable gardens
  • Cool-season planting
  • Roasting
  • Steaming
  • Sautéing
  • Fresh seasonal harvests

FAQs

What is Long Island Improved known for?
It is known as a classic Brussels sprout variety with upright plants and medium-sized sprouts.

How tall do the plants grow?
Plants grow to around 80 cm tall.

When should I sow the seeds?
Sow from summer to autumn, depending on your local climate.

When should I transplant seedlings?
Transplant when seedlings have around 6 leaves.

How long does germination take?
Germination usually takes 15–25 days.

How long until harvest?
Maturity is typically around 60–120 days, depending on growing conditions.

What spacing does this variety need?
Space plants about 50–75 cm apart, with rows around 90 cm apart.