Product Description

Grow a delicious and nutritious cool-season vegetable with Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera 'Long Island Improved'). This popular heirloom variety produces numerous firm, compact green sprouts that develop along a sturdy upright stem. Renowned for their excellent flavour and reliable yields, the sprouts become even sweeter after exposure to cool weather or light frost.

Easy to grow and highly productive, Long Island Improved is ideal for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and large containers. Rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and dietary fibre, Brussels sprouts are perfect for roasting, steaming, stir-fries, soups, and fresh seasonal dishes.

Features & Benefits

Produces firm, compact sprouts along a sturdy stem.
Excellent flavour that improves after light frost.
High-yielding and reliable heirloom variety.
Rich in vitamins C and K, fibre, and antioxidants.
Ideal for roasting, steaming, stir-fries, and soups.
Performs well in home gardens, raised beds, and containers.
Suitable for growing in vegetable gardens and containers.

Specifications

Plant Name: Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera 'Long Island Improved'
Plant Type: Cool-season vegetable
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 60–90 cm
Mature Spread: 45–60 cm
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
Foliage: Large blue-green leaves
Harvest Time: Approximately 90–120 days after sowing
Suitable for: Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers