Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts
Brassica oleracea
BRAS-sik-a all-er-RAY-see-uh
Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
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.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright
Height
24–30 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Come and Cut Again
Characteristics
Type
Improved Variety
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
High Yields
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
90 Days
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Firm Flesh
Ploidy
Diploid