Brussel Sprout Long Island - Vegetable Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Brassicaceae |
| Native region |
Mediterranean / Belgium |
| Mature height |
60-90 cm |
| Growth rate |
Slow |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun (6+ hours) |
| Watering |
Steady, even moisture throughout the season |
| Soil / mix |
Firm, fertile, well-drained loam rich in compost |
| Fertilizer |
Compost at planting, then balanced feed every 2-3 weeks |
| Difficulty |
Moderate to challenging |
Uses
<p>Best <strong>roasted, sautéed, steamed or stir-fried</strong>; the small sprouts have a sweet, nutty flavour once exposed to cold weather.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds 1 cm deep in seed trays. Germination takes <strong>5-10 days</strong>. Transplant seedlings at 4-5 true leaves, spacing plants 60 cm apart in firm soil and staking tall stems. Pinch out the top of the plant once sprouts begin forming along the stem to encourage even sizing. Harvest sprouts from the bottom up as they reach 2-3 cm and firm; the long crop matures about <strong>90-120 days</strong> after transplant and flavour sweetens after a cold spell.</p>