About the Long Island Brussels Sprouts Seed Pack
Long Island Brussels Sprouts | Brassica oleracea | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom
1890s Heirloom variety. Highly productive, produces 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. A slow-growing, long-season vegetable that requires an even supply of water, Brussels sprouts also survive frost and light snowfalls.
Companion plants: Alliums, Basil, Beans, Beets, Carrots, Mint, Peas, Thyme, Marigold, Nasturtium.
Far from: Potato, Tomato, Peppers, Eggplant, Mustard.
Planting tip: Direct seeds as soon as the soil can be worked. It can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before the planting date.
Harvesting tip: Sprout begins formation at the bottom of the stalk. When these reach thumb size, pinch the top to encourage uniform top sprouts. Harvest bottom-up when 1-1.15” in diameter.
Storage tip: Store at 1-2°C at 95% humidity for 3-5 weeks. Also freezable.
Flower seed count: 100
Seed depth:1/4-1/2″ Direct, Plant spacing:18-24”, Row spacing:30-36”, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:2, Germination:5-8 days/jrs, 7-29°C Optimally:10-15°C, Days to maturity:80-115 d/j, Cold tolerance:-7°C
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Long Island Brussels Sprouts Seed Pack
$5.10
