Brussels Sprouts- Long Island Improved

Brussels Sprouts- Long Island Improved

Brassica oleracea gemmifera

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• Sprouts growing to 4cm

• Excellent flavour

• Long producing

Upright plant growing to 80cm that produces an abundance of green leafy buds that grow up to 4cm. Old standard variety. Excellent flavour. Long producing.

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	7mm
When:	Summer and autumn
Germination:	7-14 days @ 7-25°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle:	Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual)
Row Spacing:	100cm
Plant Spacing:	70cm
Plant Height:	80cm
Position:	Full or part sun, moist soil
Days to Maturity/Flowering:	90-120 days

*Notes: Once sprouts start appearing remove leaves from the lower part of the plant. Pick sprouts as they develop. Protect from aphids and caterpillars.

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