Overview

Embark on a rewarding gardening journey with these high-quality Long Island Brussels Sprouts seeds. This cherished heirloom variety, first introduced in the 1890s, is celebrated for its robust nature and exceptional flavor. The ‘Long Island’ Brussels Sprout is a compact plant, typically reaching about 24 inches in height, yet it’s a prolific producer, yielding 75-100 dark green sprouts per plant. These 1-2 inch sprouts are incredibly flavorful, especially after the first fall frost, which enhances their natural sweetness. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, these non-GMO Brussels Sprouts seeds offer a dependable way to grow your own nutritious and delicious vegetables. This particular Brussels Sprout variety is also excellent for freezing, allowing you to enjoy your harvest long after the growing season.

Brussels sprouts, members of the Cole crop family, thrive through a long growing season, culminating in a satisfying fall harvest. They are incredibly versatile in the kitchen, lending themselves to various preparations such as roasting, boiling, or thinly shaving into salads. Growing Brussels sprouts from seed provides a deep connection to your food source and ensures a fresh, homegrown taste that’s hard to beat. Our heirloom Brussels Sprouts seeds continue a legacy of quality and flavor, making them a superb choice for any vegetable garden.

Key Benefits

Discover the many advantages of planting Long Island Brussels Sprouts seeds in your garden:

• Heavy Yields: Despite its compact size, the ‘Long Island’ variety is a workhorse, producing 75-100 sprouts per plant. This ensures a bountiful harvest for fresh consumption and storage.
• Exceptional Flavor: These sprouts are known for their rich, delicious taste, which is further enhanced by cool fall temperatures and a touch of frost, making them a culinary delight.
• Compact Growth Habit: Reaching only about 24 inches tall, this variety is perfect for smaller gardens or those looking to maximize space efficiency without sacrificing yield.
• Excellent for Freezing: The ‘Long Island’ is an ideal Brussels Sprout variety for long-term storage. Its quality maintains well when frozen, allowing you to enjoy your homegrown vegetables throughout the winter months.
• Dependable & Resilient: An heirloom variety proven over decades, these heirloom Brussels Sprouts seeds offer reliable growth and consistent production, even for novice gardeners.
• Nutrient-Rich: Brussels sprouts are packed with vitamins and minerals, contributing to a healthy diet directly from your garden. Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own nutritious produce.
• Non-GMO Assurance: Our non-GMO Brussels Sprouts seeds ensure you are growing natural, unaltered vegetables, aligning with sustainable and health-conscious gardening practices.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Successful growing Brussels Sprouts begins with proper care. Brussels sprouts seeds are best started indoors about four weeks before your last anticipated frost date in the spring. This gives them a head start for a robust fall harvest. They prefer moist, fertile soil with a pH above 6.0. When transplanting or direct sowing, aim for 14-16 weeks before your expected fall frost. Sow seeds ¼–½ inch deep, spacing plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 30-36 inches apart. Thin seedlings to one plant per location once true leaves appear.

Long Island Brussels Sprouts seeds thrive in consistent moisture. Unlike some plants, Brussels sprouts don’t mind water on their leaves, so you can water them freely. They require good drainage to prevent root rot. While they don’t demand excessive nitrogen like some other vegetables, they benefit from well-drained soil and a balanced fertilizer if your soil lacks nutrients. For the sweetest flavor, wait until after the first fall frost to harvest your sprouts. Sprouts are ready when they are firm, well-formed, and about one to two inches in diameter. Harvest by twisting them off the stem, starting from the bottom.

This Brussels Sprout variety is quite hardy. After frost and until severe cold, sprouts can be continuously harvested. For extended storage, you can pull the entire plant out by its roots before the ground freezes and store it in a cool cellar for 4-6 weeks. This method allows you to enjoy fresh sprouts even longer. Ensure adequate spacing to allow for good air circulation, which helps prevent disease. Consistent care will lead to a successful harvest of your non-GMO Brussels Sprouts.

Size & Details

These Long Island Brussels Sprouts seeds will grow into compact plants, typically reaching about 24 inches (approximately 60 cm) in height. Each plant is capable of producing a heavy yield of 75-100 dark green sprouts, with individual sprouts measuring 1-2 inches in diameter. The plants have a spreading habit of about 18-24 inches. Days to maturity are approximately 100 days from transplanting, with harvesting extending over a long period, especially after the first fall frost for optimal sweetness. You will receive a packet of high-quality, heirloom Brussels Sprouts seeds, ready for planting to establish a thriving vegetable patch. This dependable Brussels Sprout variety is suitable for small gardens due to its efficient use of space and consistent production.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do Long Island Brussels Sprout plants get? A: The ‘Long Island’ Brussels Sprout variety typically grows to a compact height of about 24 inches (60 cm) with a spread of 18-24 inches, making it suitable for various garden sizes, including smaller plots.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: While seeds are started indoors, growing Brussels Sprouts plants are primarily an outdoor crop, requiring full sun and space to grow to maturity for a fall harvest.
• Q: How much sunlight do these Brussels Sprouts need? A: Brussels sprouts thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and sprout development.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: Yes, this heirloom Brussels Sprouts variety is known for its dependability and relatively straightforward care, making it a great choice for both experienced gardeners and beginners interested in growing Brussels Sprouts.
• Q: What condition will the seeds arrive in? A: You will receive a packet of fresh, viable non-GMO Brussels Sprouts seeds, ready for planting according to the instructions provided.
• Q: How long until these Brussels Sprouts are ready to harvest? A: From transplanting, ‘Long Island’ Brussels Sprouts typically mature in about 100 days. Harvesting can then continue over a long period, especially after the first fall frost.
• Q: What’s the best time to plant Long Island Brussels Sprouts seeds? A: Seeds should be started indoors in early spring, about four weeks before the last frost date, for transplanting outdoors and a fall harvest.
• Q: Can these Brussels Sprouts be frozen for later use? A: Absolutely! The ‘Long Island’ is an excellent Brussels Sprout variety for freezing, allowing you to preserve your harvest for enjoyment throughout the colder months.
• Q: Do these Long Island Brussels Sprouts seeds require any special soil? A: They prefer moist, fertile, well-draining soil with a pH above 6.0. Amending your soil with compost can greatly improve its fertility and drainage.
• Q: Are these non-GMO seeds? A: Yes, these are non-GMO Brussels Sprouts seeds, ensuring you grow natural and healthy vegetables in your garden.