{"product_id":"brussels-sprout-seeds","title":"Brussel Sprout Long Island - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrussel Sprout Long Island - Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrassicaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMediterranean \/ Belgium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteady, even moisture throughout the season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm, fertile, well-drained loam rich in compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost at planting, then balanced feed every 2-3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to challenging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Best \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;roasted, sautéed, steamed or stir-fried\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;; the small sprouts have a sweet, nutty flavour once exposed to cold weather.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds 1 cm deep in seed trays. Germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;5-10 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. 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 \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;90-120 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; after transplant and flavour sweetens after a cold spell.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen and where can I grow Brussels sprouts in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow in September-October for the winter season. They need a long cool spell, so they grow best in hill stations and the colder parts of north India; in hot plains they struggle to form tight sprouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long do Brussels sprouts take to harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are a slow crop, maturing about 90-120 days after transplanting. Pick the lowest sprouts first as they firm up, working up the stalk over several weeks; cold weather improves their sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51053211484406,"sku":"SED-VEG-BRUSSEL-001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-brussel-sprout-long-island-vegetable-seeds-16969060253836.jpg?v=1782715147","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/brussels-sprout-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}