{"product_id":"brussel-sprout-seeds-long-island-improved","title":"Brussel Sprout Seeds - Long Island Improved","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrussels Sprouts Long Island Improved Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~25 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrussels Sprouts Long Island Improved is a classic heirloom vegetable seed that’s been a backyard favourite since the 1890s, prized for its reliable performance and generous yields. This tried-and-true variety produces uniform, firm green sprouts tightly packed along sturdy, upright stems — often 50 to 100 per plant — making it a standout choice for home gardens and cooler-season growing. The sprouts hold well on the stalk, letting you harvest gradually from the bottom up, and they taste sweeter after a light frost. Perfect for gardeners looking to grow tasty, traditional Brussels sprouts with dependable results in fall and early winter harvests. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutritious cool-season crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy yielding — 50–100 sprouts per plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet flavour enhanced by frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom, open-pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fall harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Cycle: Cool-season Annual\/Biennial (usually grown as annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Requirements: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Height: ~50–60 cm \/ 20–24 in at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed Depth: ~¼ in \/ ~6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: ~24 in \/ ~60 cm between plants and rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: Not applicable (vegetable harvest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDays to Maturity: ~90–100 days from transplant to harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible \/ Toxic: Edible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7–10 days at ~21 °C \/ ~70 °F \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart seeds indoors about 4–5 weeks before your average last frost date in a quality soilless mix. Sow seeds about ¼ inch (6 mm) deep and maintain warm soil around 21 °C (70 °F) for germination, which usually takes about 7–10 days. Once seedlings have a few true leaves, gradually harden off and transplant to a sunny garden site after frost danger has passed, spacing plants about 24 in (60 cm) apart with similar spacing between rows. Brussels sprouts prefer rich, fertile soil and consistent moisture. Harvest sprouts from the bottom moving upward once they’re firm and about 1–1½ in (2.5–3.8 cm) in diameter; a few light frosts before harvest can improve flavour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eQ: When should I plant Brussels sprouts for best results?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Start seeds indoors early and transplant so plants grow through cool weather — sprouts develop best with lower temperatures in fall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQ: Why do people like Long Island Improved?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It’s a classic heirloom with reliable performance, heavy yields, sweet flavour and classic form, making it a garden standard for decades. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Circle Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47644116386048,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/6646\/7840\/files\/BrusselSprouts-LongIslandImproved.jpg?v=1769889486","url":"https:\/\/www.circlefarms.ca\/fr\/products\/brussel-sprout-seeds-long-island-improved","provider":"Circle Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}