FREE: 1 Pack of Brussels Sprouts Long Island Improved

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Description

Long Island Improved Brussel Sprouts are the most common and widely adapted Brussel Sprout variety for the home garden.

Compact plants grow up to 24" tall and produce large yields of tender, right heads that average 1.5" in diameter.

Average time to maturity: 90 days

Detailed planting instructions:

Direct seed about 4 months before expected fall frost. Plant seed 3 to 4 inches apart, ¼ to ½ inch deep in rows about 30 inches apart. Thin plants to about 18 inches apart.

Start transplants in late May and transplant in late June or early July. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart.

Plants have shallow root systems. Avoid even shallow cultivation. Mulch to protect roots, reduce weed competition and conserve moisture.

Use floating row covers to help protect from early insect infestations.

To help reduce disease, do not plant Brussels sprouts or other cole crops in the same location more than once every three or four years.