BRUSSELS SPROUTS - Long Island Improved

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(150 seeds)

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Vigorous, heavy bearing heirloom variety

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This heavy-bearing Brussels sprout variety dates back to the 19th century and is still a favourite with commercial growers and home gardeners alike. However, Brussels Read More

This heavy-bearing Brussels sprout variety dates back to the 19th century and is still a favourite with commercial growers and home gardeners alike. However, Brussels sprouts do need a little frost, so they won’t produce in the tropical parts of the country. Remember to give your plants lots of space, because they grow to quite a substantial size!

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Days to Harvest

150 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

60cm

Plant Height

60-90cm

Additional Features

Cool Season, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Product Details

Common Name: BRUSSELS SPROUTS - Long Island Improved

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 150

Days to Harvest: 150 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 60cm

Row Spacing: 90cm

Companion Plants: Beans, Beetroot, Carrots, Chamomile, Coriander, Cucumber, Dill, Lettuce, Lovage, Marigold (French), Marjoram, Mint, Nasturtium, Pea, Potato, Rosemary, Sage, Tansy, Thyme, Tomato, Zinnias

Additional Features: Cool Season, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

Germination Time: 5-10 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 60-90cm

Sow Depth: 5mm

Best Months to Plant – Brussels Sprouts
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical		✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Brussels Sprouts
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Direct sow

Temperate – Brussels Sprouts
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Direct sow

Arid – Brussels Sprouts
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow

Subtropical – Brussels Sprouts
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow

Tropical – Brussels Sprouts
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow

Growing Information

How to Sow

Burussels sprouts are a winter crop and are best started in midsummer to autumn. Sow seed in trays about 6 weeks before planting out. Transplant baby plants when they are about 12cm tall into rows about 60cm apart. For best results plant in full sun in a rich soil.

How to Harvest

The sprouts lower on the stem will be ready first. When they are the size you want, twist and pull so that you pick them off cleanly. Now, the younger sprouts still get a chance to develop.

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How to Sow

Burussels sprouts are a winter crop and are best started in midsummer to autumn. Sow seed in trays about 6 weeks before planting out. Transplant baby plants when they are about 12cm tall into rows about 60cm apart. For best results plant in full sun in a rich soil.

How to Harvest

The sprouts lower on the stem will be ready first. When they are the size you want, twist and pull so that you pick them off cleanly. Now, the younger sprouts still get a chance to develop.

🌱

Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →