Brussels Sprouts, Long Island Improved Botanical Interests 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: 20³“24³ tall

Variety Information: 1³“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.

1 gram (~140 seeds)

Botanical Interests Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts Seeds

Heirloom

Modern chefs have transformed this historically disliked vegetable into a much-sought-after food that is delicious deep fried, steamed, or roasted. Give them plenty of water, nutrients, and time to grow before they begin forming sprouts. Covering plants with row covers after sowing/transplanting will help exclude pests. You can leave plants in the garden into the winter, as they are hardy to 10°F; frost actually improves the flavor. The plants resemble little palm trees.