Brussels sprouts Long Island Improved

Long Island Improved produces small, dark green cabbages about 3 cm in diameter, compact and upright on a main stem that varies from 60 to 90 cm in height. One plant can produce between 50 and 100 cabbages. They keep well in the refrigerator for several days. They can also be frozen, after having been preferably blanched (precooked in boiling water) and cooled.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 5 mm

optimal temperatures of germination: 10 to 30 ºC

time for germination: 7 to 10 days

When to sow:

indoor sowing 6 weeks before the last frost in your area OR

direct seeding after the last spring frost when the temperature remains above 10ºC

Sowing technique: in pocket

Within the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.

For indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR

For direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden

Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):

When all risk of frost is removed

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 60 to 75 cm

between rows: 60 to 75 cm

Plant height: 60 to 90 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun or light shade

Days to harvest: 90 to 110 days

Specificity: harvest the cabbages as they mature or as needed, or cut the head (terminal bud) for simultaneous production. As frost improves the taste of the cabbage, you can wait until after the first frost to harvest them.

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±70

Difficulty: Medium

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Annual

Additional information

Weight            1.5 g

Difficulty         

Medium

Sowing          

Direct, Indoor

Lifecycle        

Annual

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring