Long Island Improved brussel sprouts are widely adapted commonly grown variety with 50-100 1 1/4 to 1 1/2" tight dark green sprouts. Compact, semi-upright plants are 20" tall.


Family: Brassica

Species: B. Oleracea

Sun: full sun

Moisture: evenly moist

Sowing Method: direct seed or transplant

Planting: spring/summer planted

Frost Tolerance: moderate frost tolerance

Qualities: open-pollinated, non-hybrid, winter storage


As their name implies, Brussels Sprouts were spread to the rest of the world from the region that is now Belgium and Flanders. Another member of the Brassica family, these miniature cabbage-looking vegetables are very hardy and become sweeter after fall frosts. Once established in the fall garden they can be harvested through much of the winter affording fresh food in the cold months. Nutrients: vitamins A, C, E, K, B6, thaimine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, dietary fiber.

Growing: A very frost tolerant, winter hardy biennial. Plant in spring and late summer either by direct seed or transplant into evenly moist soil in full sun. Plant Seeds: 1/4-1/2" deep with 4-6 " between seeds, in rows 18-24" apart. Soil Temp: 50-85?F. Days to Emergence: 5-17. Thin To/Mature Plant Spacing: 18-24". Seeds/Oz: 5,000. Seed Wt./ 100' Row: 5g. Average Yield/100' Row: 60lbs. Days to Harvest: 80-100. Seed Viability: 4-5 years. Companions: Beets, Carrots. Antagonists: Beans , Strawberries.