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Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts

Gardening Guide: The Bountiful Brussels Sprout Guide: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Brussels Sprouts

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Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts, one of seven Plant Profiles featured in our Brussels Sprouts Collection.

By Norann Oleson

Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts

Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts

The Long Island variety is the most popular for home gardeners and has been a favorite since the 1890s. The stalks grow to about 2 feet, and this heirloom plant can produce up to 100 sprouts over an extended harvest season! The heads are closely set on the stalks, develop a rich, dark green color, and grow up to 2 inches in diameter. They’re ideal for fresh cooking, and they freeze well, too.

Characteristics:

  • Early-Midseason
  • Days to maturity: 90 to 115
  • High yield over time
  • Tender and sweet
  • Sprout heads 1 1/2 to 2 inches
  • Freezes well

Have you tried growing Long Island Improved Brussels sprouts? How do you use them? Please tell us your experiences growing Long Island Improved Brussels sprouts.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Brussels Sprout Plants
  • A Word About Varieties of Brussels Sprout Plants
  • Choosing to Grow Brussels Sprouts from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Growing Brussels Sprouts in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Brussels Sprout Plants
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Brussels Sprouts
  • Should You Fertilize Your Brussels Sprout Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Brussels Sprout Plants
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Brussels Sprout Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Brussels Sprout Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Brussels Sprout Garden
  • Brussels Sprout Rot: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Blossom-End Rot
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Brussels Sprouts
  • Plant Profiles

  • Hestia Brussels Sprouts
  • Jade Cross Brussels Sprouts
  • Rubine Brussels Sprouts
  • Roodnerf Brussels Sprouts
  • Red Bull Brussels Sprouts
  • Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts
  • Catskill Brussels Sprouts
  • Recipes

  • Brussels Sprout Ragout
  • Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
  • Brussels Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Glaze
  • Brussels Sprout Slaw
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Brussels Sprouts
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts
  • Resources about Brussels Sprouts
  • Brussels Sprout Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • 10 Vegetables that Require Little Sun to Flourish
  • How to Water Brussels Sprouts For Better Taste and Disease Resistance

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