Description: Long Island Improved Brussel sprout Brassica oleracea heirloom Micro Green favorite! Fast Germination 250+ seeds Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera Days to Maturity: 85–110 days Family: Brassicaceae Native: Europe Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial; will tolerate temperatures to about 10?F. Plant Dimensions: 20"–24" tall Variety Information: 1"–1½", blue-green orbs that look like tiny cabbage heads, and grow tightly and densely against the main trunk of the plant. The cluster of leaves at the top of the plant give it a palm-tree-like look. 'Long Island Improved' was developed in the 1890s, quickly becoming the garden standard, and continues to be a dependable heirloom for home gardeners. When to Sow Outside: 4 months before your average first fall frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F. When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside, about 4 months before your average first fall frost date so sprouts mature in cool weather. In mild climates, sow in fall for harvest in late winter and early spring. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 60°–85°F. Days to Emerge: 5–10 days Seed Depth: ¼" Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24" Row Spacing: 24" Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24" Harvesting: Brussels sprouts start maturing from the bottom of the plant to the top. Buds should be picked when they are firm and about the size of a large cherry, between 3/4" and 1" in size. Break off the leaf just below the buds and snap or cut off the sprout. Brussels sprouts can be left in the garden through a freeze, which sweetens the flavor. Brussels sprouts contain sulforaphane, a chemical believed to have potent anticancer properties.They are an excellent source of protein, and just 88 grams (g), or 1 cup, of raw Brussels sprouts meets the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) recommended daily requirements for vitamin C and vitamin K.
Price: 2.49 USD
Location: Saint Augustine, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-09T19:01:58.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Winter
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Climate: Arid, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
Genus: Brassica
Common Name: Brussels Sprout
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Color: Green
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Cold Resistant, Edible, Fast Growing
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
