Brussels Sprout Long Island Improved

Brussels Sprout Long Island Improved (B. oleracae)

Heirloom from the 1890’s.  A prolific semi-dwarf variety. Will set 50-100 sprouts on a plant. Until the recent development of hybrids, this was the chief commercial variety.

Plant type: Hardy biennial

Sow when:  Late summer, early autumn/Spring

Sow where:  Punnets/Direct

Spacing x Height:  40cm x 80cm

Position:  Full sun

Harvest:   140 days.

Seeds per package: 80