{"product_id":"brussels-sprouts-long-island-improved-304","title":"Brussels Sprouts Long Island Improved Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrassica oleracea var. gemmifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong Island Improved is a classic heirloom Brussels Sprout and an old standard variety valued for its reliable production, compact growth and excellent flavour. Plants produce tightly packed, deep green sprouts approximately 3–3.5 cm across, closely set along sturdy stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShorter and more compact than many Brussels Sprout varieties, Long Island Improved is a useful choice where garden space is limited or plants are exposed to wind. The firm sprouts have an excellent flavour and are particularly good steamed, roasted or sautéed. They also freeze well for longer-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturing in approximately 90–120 days, plants perform best through the cooler months. Like other Brussels Sprouts, their flavour becomes sweeter and milder following exposure to cold weather and light frost. Grow in full sun with fertile, near-neutral soil and consistent moisture for the best development of firm, tightly formed sprouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 300 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 120 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Generally unsuitable except in cool highland areas\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Late summer to autumn in cooler locations\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Summer to autumn\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Late spring to summer for autumn and winter harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly or raise in trays, approximately 5–10 mm deep. Keep consistently moist during germination and establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant or thin seedlings to approximately 45–60 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Firm plants well into the soil to develop a strong root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest sprouts individually from the bottom of the stem upwards once they reach approximately 3–3.5 cm across and feel firm. Remove ageing lower leaves progressively as harvesting moves up the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 90–120 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375828226266,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71601ba9.74541999","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":46375828259034,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71601bf9.84690107","price":6.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375828291802,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71601c17.93466991","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":46375828324570,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71601c38.29593443","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_BrusselsSprouts_LongIslandImproved.jpg?v=1785979013","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/brussels-sprouts-long-island-improved-304","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}