Brussels Sprouts Long Island Improved
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea
Seed heritage: New York, USA 1890s
Long Island Improved is a gardeners favourite, celebrated for its generous and flavourful sprouts that develop on small, robust plants. Each plant continuously produces as many as 100 large sprouts over a long harvesting period. The sprouts are characterized by firm, tightly packed, dark-green leaves that usually reach 3 cm in diameter, and resemble miniature cabbages. Their flavour is mild, with a slight sweetness and nuttiness, along with a hint of bitterness, making them particularly enjoyable when roasted, sautéed, or steamed.
Pot Size: 4cm
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea
Seed heritage: New York, USA 1890s
Long Island Improved is a gardeners favourite, celebrated for its generous and flavourful sprouts that develop on small, robust plants. Each plant continuously produces as many as 100 large sprouts over a long harvesting period. The sprouts are characterized by firm, tightly packed, dark-green leaves that usually reach 3 cm in diameter, and resemble miniature cabbages. Their flavour is mild, with a slight sweetness and nuttiness, along with a hint of bitterness, making them particularly enjoyable when roasted, sautéed, or steamed.
Pot Size: 4cm
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea
Seed heritage: New York, USA 1890s
Long Island Improved is a gardeners favourite, celebrated for its generous and flavourful sprouts that develop on small, robust plants. Each plant continuously produces as many as 100 large sprouts over a long harvesting period. The sprouts are characterized by firm, tightly packed, dark-green leaves that usually reach 3 cm in diameter, and resemble miniature cabbages. Their flavour is mild, with a slight sweetness and nuttiness, along with a hint of bitterness, making them particularly enjoyable when roasted, sautéed, or steamed.
Pot Size: 4cm
Plant Information
Grow Guide
Ease of Growth
Moderate
Life Cycle
Biennial grown as an annual
Planting Season
Autumn
Plant Use
Culinary
Edible Parts
Buds
Days to Maturity
80-100 days from transplant
Hardiness
Cold hardy and frost tolerant
Light Exposure
Full sun
Soil Conditions
Fertile and well draining
Plant Spacing
50cm on centre
Plant Height
60cm tall
Support Structure
Stake or trellis in non-sheltered areas
How to Plant Brussels Sprouts
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How to Care for Brussels Sprouts
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How to Harvest and Store Brussels Sprouts
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