Brussels Sprouts 'Long Island improved'
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Long Island Brussels Sprouts: A Classic with Generous Yields
Long Island Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea), offered by OSC Seeds
This open-pollinated variety remains a favorite among home gardeners for its reliable quality and exceptional productivity. Robust plants reach 60 cm in height and yield 50–100 uniform, dark-green sprouts, 2.5 cm in diameter, along a sturdy central stalk. Introduced in the 1890s, this heritage cultivar, also known as “Catskill,” continues to deliver savory sprouts and dependable yields in North American climates.
Spread: Not applicable
Plant height: 60 cm
Packet size: Approx. 400 seeds
Companion plants: Beets, carrots, beans
Incompatible plants: Strawberries, tomatoes
How to Grow:
Start seeds indoors in a soilless mix 4–5 weeks before the last frost date. Sow at 6 mm depth and maintain at 21 °C for 7–10 days to germinate. Grow at slightly cooler temperatures, harden off, and transplant outdoors in a sunny location in late May. Space plants 75 cm apart in rows, with rows 75 cm apart.
Long Island Brussels Sprouts promise a bountiful harvest of flavorful sprouts, perfect for roasting or stewing!
