Long Island Improved Heirloom Brussels Sprouts Seeds

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Long Island Improved is the most popular variety of Brussels Sprouts; It is an heirloom variety that's been producing delicious miniature-like cabbage heads for over 100 years! Great on your dinner table as an accompaniment to any meat or salad dish. Plant Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts seeds in spring or summer- this is a very durable variety that can withstand cooler temperatures. The growing point needs to be removed when reaching full height. The compact plant can grow up to 24 inches and yield up to 50 sprouts over an extended period. This is a long-season crop transplanted in Summer for a late fall harvest in most areas.

How to Grow your long Island Improved Heirloom Brussels Sprouts:

• Suggested Planting Depth: ¼ inch in cells under lights
• May be started early under lights indoors and gently transplanted outside in approximately 4 weeks
• Suggested Planting Seasons: Spring, Summer
• Suggested Final Plant Spacing: 18 inches after transplanting
• Suggested Planting Configuration: Single row or solid wide row block
• Maintain a weed-free seed bed in full sun and with adequate moisture