Brussels Sprouts Long Island Improved 8211 Cornucopia Seeds

Brassica oleraceavar. gemmifera Home-grown Brussels sprouts are sweet, nutty, and buttery never strong-flavored. It is a real satisfaction to pick and enjoy them in late fall when the rest of the summer garden is finished. 250 mg Light Full sun Row spacing 2 feet Plant spacing 1.5 feet Planting depth 1/4 inch Days to germination 7-10 Plant height 2-2.5 feet Gardener\’s Notes:Plant early/mid-summer for fall harvest. Sow 3 inches apart in rich, well-amended soil. Thin established seedlings to 1.5 feet apart as plants grow tall and large. Fertilize monthly. Control caterpillars with non-toxic B.T. Harvest in cool fall weather; light frost actually sweetens flavor. Pick when sprouts are solid and well filled-out starting from the bottom of stalks. Approximately 110 days to harvest. Plants 25 foot row.