Long Island Brussels Sprout seeds
Long Island Brussels Sprouts are a dwarf variety that are a cool weather crop that loves the crisp nights of fall and winter. This variety is exceptionally frost tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 0º (F). Long Island Brussels Sprouts produce thick sturdy stalks that yield heavy amounts of dark green sprouts. The flavor is best described as bitter, strong, and similar to that of cabbage. These can be started indoors and put out in containers during the winter for a spring harvest, or started indoors and put outside or transplanted outside for a winter harvest. These are great halved, mixed with garlic and butter (bacon fat for those who prefer), and put under the broiler. Exquisite!
Seed count: 200
Botanic name:
Brassica oleracea
Plant spacing:
12-14 inches
Color:
Dark green foliage and deep purple / deep red sprouts
Sowing depth:
1/4 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun / partial sun
Utilization:
Halved and roasted with bacon and garlic in the oven, cooked in soups, steamed, or backed into casseroles.
Frost Hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
95-100 days
Life cycle:
Biennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Dwarf Brussels sprouts
Vine Habit:
