Brussels Sprouts Seeds, Long Island Improved

This Heirloom, Non-GMO Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts produces heavy yields of round dark green 1 ½ to 2 inch tasty Brussels Sprouts.  Superior freezing variety.  This variety is very tolerant of frost, which is a good thing since Brussels can take up to 100 days to reach maturity.

• Botanical Name - brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
• Zone 3-9
• Days to Maturity - 90-100 Days
• Height - 24” Tall
• Fruit Weight- 
• Fruit Color - Green
• Treated - No
• Germination Time - 7-14 Days 
• Breed - Heirloom, Open Pollinated
• Germination Rate – 90%
• Lifecycle – Annual
• Sunlight - Full Sun
• Watering – 1"-1/2" per week
• Sow Method – Direct Sow or Transplant
• Sow Depth - 1/4-1/2 inch
• Plant Spacing - 18-24 inch
• Row Spacing - 30 inch
• Season of Interest - Warm/Cool

Brussels Sprouts seeds estimated weight: When buying seeds keep in mind,  the weight of a number of seeds for a specific vegetable crop can vary by variety or cultivar. These are estimates of the number of seeds in an ounce or gram of these seed. These are only estimates based on reporting’s of several seed sellers throughout the country. (to be certain the number of seed in a seed packet sold by weight, count the seed.)

Nutritional Value & Health Benefits

Unlike most green vegetables, Brussels sprouts are rather high in protein. Although the protein is incomplete—lacking the full spectrum of essential amino acids—a serving of whole grains will make them complete. As a member of the cabbage family Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable. Current research suggests vegetables in this group offer protection against some forms of cancer.

Nutrition Facts (1/2 cup cooked)
Calories 30
Protein 2 grams
Carbohydrates 7 grams
Dietary Fiber 2 grams
Potassium 247 mg
Vitamin C 48 mg
Folate 47 mcg
Vitamin A 561 IU