Brussels sprout 'Long Island'

Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group)

How to grow Brussels sprout 'Long Island'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Long Island 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). Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.9 and 6.1 as Long Island likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Long Island from seed

Aim to sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 8.97 inches (23.0 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Long Island about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Long Island

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Long Island is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Long Island