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Brussels Sprouts 'Long Island Improved' Seeds (Certified Organic)

Brussels Sprouts 'Long Island Improved' Seeds (Certified Organic)

Heirloom. Lots of tasty sprouts on short, self-supporting stems.

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$3.50

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Details

The standard open-pollinated variety since the 1890s and still a great pick today! Compact 24" plants yield 50-100 tender, dark green 1½" sprouts over an extended period. This variety is great for freezing.

Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.

Additional Info

Botanical Name	Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Life Cycle	Biennial
Min. Time to Germinate	10 Days
Max. Time to Germinate	21 Days
Depth to Sow Seeds	1/4 in.
When to Sow	Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost
Growing Height	18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Plant Spacing	24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness	N/A
Sun Exposure	Full Sun
Danger	N/A
Bloom Color	Bright Yellow
Other Details	Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH Requirements	6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Days to Harvest	90-100
Propagation Methods	From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting	Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seeds Per Pack	200