Long Island Brussels Sprouts is a classic heirloom variety dating back to the 1800s and remains one of the most popular Brussels sprout varieties grown today. A member of the Brassica oleracea family, this dependable heirloom is prized for its compact round sprouts, robust flavor, and excellent performance in cooler growing conditions.
The sturdy plants produce abundant tightly packed sprouts along tall stalks, creating an impressive and productive display in the garden. Their rich earthy flavor becomes especially sweet after exposure to cool temperatures and light frosts, making them a favorite for roasting, steaming, sautéing, and countless traditional recipes.
Long Island Brussels Sprouts thrive in temperatures between 45°F and 75°F and perform best in fertile well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Starting seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the final frost and transplanting once conditions are favorable helps ensure vigorous healthy growth. Consistent watering and full sunlight encourage strong stalk development and abundant sprout production throughout the season.
Nutritious, productive, and exceptionally flavorful, Long Island Brussels Sprouts remain one of the finest heirloom brassicas for gardeners seeking dependable cool-season harvests and outstanding culinary versatility.
Long Island Brussels Sprouts Seed Details
- Quantity: 100 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Brussels Sprouts
- Species: Brassica oleracea
- Sprout Appearance: Compact Round Sprouts
- Flavor: Rich and Earthy
- Best Uses: Roasting, Steaming, Sautéing, Salads
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/4 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 55-70°F
- Days to Germination: 5-10 Days
- Row Spacing: 24 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 15-18 Inches
- 100' Row Yield: 65 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Special Features: Cool Weather Crop, Heirloom Variety, Heavy Producer
How to Save Seeds
Brussels sprouts will readily cross-pollinate with other members of the Brassica oleracea species, including cabbage, broccoli, kale, and cauliflower. For maintaining seed purity, separate varieties by at least one mile whenever possible.
Because Brussels sprouts are biennial plants, they must overwinter before producing seed. Leave several healthy sprouts and stalks in the garden through winter rather than harvesting the entire plant.
During the following spring, the remaining sprouts will send up flowering stalks and eventually develop seed pods.
Harvest the seed pods as soon as they mature and begin drying on the plant, taking care not to wait too long to prevent seed loss. Allow the pods to finish drying before storing seeds in a cool dry location.
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Brussels sprouts
The seeds I just bought and received have already done amazing. I just planted them in small pots to start indoors and I want to say probably 95% of the seeds planted have already came up! This is my first time growing, so hopefully I will be able to continue this great growth, but as for the seeds being viable, they have done great!