Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts
Brassica oleracea
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Plant Details
| Variety | Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts |
| Pronunciation | BRAS-sik-a all-er-RAY-see-uh |
| Category | Edibles |
| Subcategory | Fruiting Vegetable |
| Type | Improved Variety |
| Habit | Upright |
| Frost Tolerance | Frost Tolerant: 24° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Part Sun |
| Height | 24–30 in |
| Width | 12–18 in |
| Spacing | 1.5 times the width |
| Uses | Heirloom; Compact plants; Prefers a cool summer; 50-100 sprouts over a season; 1.5 inch sprouts; Sweet flavor when harvested off frost |
Description
The semi-dwarf plants are stocky with leaves closely spaced, so there are lots of tasty sprouts on the short, self-supporting stems. Introduced at the end of the 19th century, this was once one of the most important commercial varieties. Its still a great pick today.
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