Harvest: Harvest sprouts from bottom of plant up as heads mature.
Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Long Island Improved is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). Planting Long Island Improved in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.9 and 6.1 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.Need 70*F temp. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
Aim to sow 0.12 inches (0.32 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.62 feet (50.0 cm).By our calculations, you should look at sowing Long Island Improved about 21 days before your last frost date.