Long Island Brussels Sprouts – Heirloom Vegetable Garden Seeds

[split_description] Why You’ll Love It Heirloom Classic: Introduced in the 1890s and still a garden favorite for flavor and yield. Cold-Hardy Performer: Thrives in cool weather and improves in flavor after light frosts. Compact Plants: Ideal for smaller gardens, raised beds, or tight row spacing. High Yield: Produces up to 100+ sprouts per plant with proper care. Plant Characteristics Height: 20–24 inches Growth Habit: Upright stalk with spiraled leaf arrangement and sprouts along the stem Sprout Type: Small, tightly packed green sprouts that mature from the bottom up Days to Maturity: 90–100 days Hardiness: Cool-season biennial grown as an annual Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Nutty, earthy, and slightly sweet — especially after a frost Culinary Uses: Perfect for roasting, sautéing, steaming, or shredding into slaws and salads Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Onions, beets, carrots, and chamomile Avoid Planting Near: Strawberries and pole beans Bonus Benefit: Can be overwintered in mild climates for extended harvests Common Issues and Solutions Aphids or Cabbage Worms: Use floating row covers and introduce beneficial insects Loose Sprouts: Ensure consistent water and avoid high nitrogen levels late in the season Bolting: Avoid heat stress by planting in early spring or mid-to-late summer for fall harvest Seeds Per Packet 1g Approximately 270 5g Approximately 1,350