(Brassica oleracea 'Long Island Improved')
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Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts is an heirloom, hardy, cool-weather annual vegetable that is native to Europe but was introduced to the United States in the 1890s. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 36-48” and features 50-100 dark green sprouts that are 1-2" in diameter. This plant can be grown in a container, tolerates frost, and is edible.
- Non-GMO
- Heirloom
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Brassica
Species: oleracea
Variety: Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts
Ease of Growing: Moderate
Grown as: Annual
Days to Maturity: 90 days
Hardiness: Hardy. Brussels Sprouts are hardy, as well as temperature-sensitive. They produce the most flavor when grown in cool weather. Brussels sprouts are cold-hardy to 0°F (-18°C) and their flavor is enhanced by frost. They do not like hot long summers.
Crops: Fall Transplant, Fall
Growing Season: Long
Growing Conditions: Cold, Cool. Brussels Sprouts grow best when average temperature conditions are around 60-65 degrees F. They do best as a fall crop and are not recommended as a spring crop.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 40°F - 75°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 45°F. Brussels Sprouts will germinate in cool soil but do so much faster in warm soil.
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool). Needs full sun for best growth.
Water: Moderate. Keep the soil evenly moist at all times.
Feeder: Heavy. Like most Brassicas, Brussels Sprouts are heavy feeders. They like lots of potassium and phosphorus but do not need too much nitrogen, as this can adversely affect the flavor of the sprouts. Early varieties require a higher soil fertility than mid- or late-season varieties.
Suitability: Tolerates light frost, Tolerates hard frost, Needs summer shade
Small Gardens?: Yes
Containers?: Yes. For one Brussels Sprouts plant, you'll need a large pot that is at least 12 inches deep and 12 inches wide. Fill with a mixture of potting soil and compost and keep the soil moist but not overly wet. If you are using a larger container, be sure to space your Brussels Sprouts plants at least 24 to 36 inches apart. The benefit of growing Brussels Sprouts in a container is that they can be moved to avoid too much heat, which may prolong the season.
Attracts beneficial insects?: No
Maintenance: Low
Plant Height: 36-48"
Spacing: 24-30"
Sow Depth: 1/2"
Hardiness Zone: 2-11
Produces: 50-100 dark green sprouts about 1-2" in diameter.
Garden Uses: Vegetable
Genus: Brassica
Species: oleracea
Variety: Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts
Ease of Growing: Moderate
Grown as: Annual
Days to Maturity: 90 days
Hardiness: Hardy. Brussels Sprouts are hardy, as well as temperature-sensitive. They produce the most flavor when grown in cool weather. Brussels sprouts are cold-hardy to 0°F (-18°C) and their flavor is enhanced by frost. They do not like hot long summers.
Crops: Fall Transplant, Fall
Growing Season: Long
Growing Conditions: Cold, Cool. Brussels Sprouts grow best when average temperature conditions are around 60-65 degrees F. They do best as a fall crop and are not recommended as a spring crop.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 40°F - 75°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 45°F. Brussels Sprouts will germinate in cool soil but do so much faster in warm soil.
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool). Needs full sun for best growth.
Water: Moderate. Keep the soil evenly moist at all times.
Feeder: Heavy. Like most Brassicas, Brussels Sprouts are heavy feeders. They like lots of potassium and phosphorus but do not need too much nitrogen, as this can adversely affect the flavor of the sprouts. Early varieties require a higher soil fertility than mid- or late-season varieties.
Suitability: Tolerates light frost, Tolerates hard frost, Needs summer shade
Small Gardens?: Yes
Containers?: Yes. For one Brussels Sprouts plant, you'll need a large pot that is at least 12 inches deep and 12 inches wide. Fill with a mixture of potting soil and compost and keep the soil moist but not overly wet. If you are using a larger container, be sure to space your Brussels Sprouts plants at least 24 to 36 inches apart. The benefit of growing Brussels Sprouts in a container is that they can be moved to avoid too much heat, which may prolong the season.
Attracts beneficial insects?: No
Maintenance: Low
Plant Height: 36-48"
Spacing: 24-30"
Sow Depth: 1/2"
Hardiness Zone: 2-11
Produces: 50-100 dark green sprouts about 1-2" in diameter.
Garden Uses: Vegetable