Long Island Brussels Sprouts Seeds – 500 Heirloom Cold-Hardy Garden Seeds

Long Island Brussels Sprouts are a classic heirloom variety prized by gardeners for their reliable performance and cold hardiness. This open-pollinated selection produces sturdy stalks loaded with small, flavorful sprouts that are perfect for roasting, steaming, or freezing. Long Island is well-suited to fall and winter gardens, where light frosts enhance the natural sweetness of the sprouts.

Whether you're growing in raised beds, containers, or traditional garden rows, these seeds offer a rewarding harvest for both beginner and experienced gardeners. The plants develop a robust, upright habit and can be harvested over an extended period, making them a valuable addition to the home vegetable garden.

Plant Features

• Heirloom, open-pollinated variety
• Cold-hardy and frost-tolerant
• Produces firm, flavorful sprouts on tall stalks
• Excellent for fall and winter harvests
• Reliable germination and vigorous growth

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
• Plant Type: Biennial grown as annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, stalk-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Bloom Season: Not grown for blooms; harvest in fall to winter
• Mature Height: 24-36 inches
• Germination Requirements: 65-75°F (18-24°C), 7-14 days
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Long Island Brussels Sprouts seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, or directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix or well-prepared garden soil. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once seedlings have 2-3 true leaves, thin or transplant to 18-24 inches apart. For fall crops, start seeds in mid-to-late summer.

Brussels sprouts benefit from regular watering and a layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly when plants are young, then side-dress as they grow. Harvest sprouts from the bottom of the stalk upward when they are firm and about 1-1.5 inches in diameter. Frost improves flavor, so leave plants in the garden into late fall where climate allows.

What's Included

500 Long Island Brussels Sprouts seeds.