{"product_id":"long-island-improved-brussels-sprouts-seeds-heirloom-cold-hardy-high-yield-500-seeds","title":"Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts Seeds – Heirloom, Cold Hardy, High Yield – 500 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong Island Improved Brussels Sprouts is a trusted heirloom variety prized by home gardeners for its dependable yields and excellent cold tolerance. This classic open-pollinated selection produces sturdy plants loaded with firm, flavorful sprouts that hold well in the garden and in storage. The sprouts develop along a tall central stalk, making them easy to harvest over an extended period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fall and winter gardens, Long Island Improved thrives in cool weather and often improves in flavor after a light frost. Whether you grow them in raised beds, traditional garden rows, or containers, these Brussels sprouts add a productive and nutritious crop to your cool-season vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom, open-pollinated variety with reliable performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-hardy plants that tolerate frost and cool temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces firm, medium-sized sprouts along a tall stalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-yielding and suitable for fall and winter harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fresh eating, roasting, freezing, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial grown as an annual vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture; about 1 to 1.5 inches per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, stalk-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 10 as a cool-season crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown for sprouts; harvest in fall and winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 to 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 14 days at 65 to 75°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost, or sow directly in the garden in late summer for a fall crop. Plant seeds about 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch deep in a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Keep the soil evenly moist during germination and while plants become established. Thin or transplant seedlings to 18 to 24 inches apart to give them room to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrussels sprouts benefit from regular watering and a side-dressing of compost or balanced fertilizer during the growing season. As the plants grow tall, you can remove lower leaves to encourage stalk development. Harvest sprouts from the bottom of the stalk upward when they are firm and about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. A light frost can enhance their sweetness, so leave plants in the garden into cool weather where climate allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive 500 Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67726889943350,"sku":"BOTAN4-241","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7575792332_24rq.jpg?v=1791980455","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/long-island-improved-brussels-sprouts-seeds-heirloom-cold-hardy-high-yield-500-seeds","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}