Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

uniform crop of tightly packed, sweet-nutty sprouts. It’s a dependable, high-yielding variety bred for compact plants and long harvest windows. Who it’s for Best for patient, cool-season gardeners who want a big fall harvest of homegrown sprouts that sweeten after frost. How & when to plant Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last spring frost, or sow in early to midsummer for a fall crop. Plant 1/4–1/2 inch deep and transplant 18–24 inches apart in full sun with rich soil. Brussels sprouts need a long, cool season and grow well in USDA zones 3–9. A light frost improves flavor. Harvest Sprouts are ready in about 90–100 days. Pick from the bottom of the stalk upward once sprouts reach 1–1.5 inches and feel firm, twisting them off by hand. Harvest after a light frost for the sweetest flavor. Benefits & uses Roasted, sautéed, or shredded raw into slaws, these sprouts offer a sweet, nutty flavor that’s a fall and winter kitchen staple. Their firm texture holds up well to roasting and pan-searing. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Brussels Sprouts From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.