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Brussels Sprouts, Long Island
Biennial
Plant Height: 24-30"
Planting Depth: ¼-½"
Soil Temp, Germ: 55-85°F
Days to Germ.: 3-10
Plant Spacing: 18-24"
Days to Maturity: 100-115
Full Sun
Moderate Water
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GROWING DATES
Started Seeds Indoors:
March 10
Growth Begins:
March 22
Transplanted To Garden:
May 30
First Harvest:
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Brussels Sprouts, (Brassica oleracea)
Brussels sprouts, is a hardy, slow-growing, long-season vegetable belonging to the
cabbage family. In the proper season of the year, it can be grown with
fair success in most areas of the country. In mild areas, or where there
is deep snow cover, the sprouts may overwinter.
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Propagation:
For best results, start seed indoors from March to May and transplant
into the garden 4-6 weeks later. For late fall and winter harvests,
sow directly into the garden, 3 seeds per foot, 4-5 months before first
expected frost. During germination, keep entire seedbed
Levenly moist.
Soil & Water:
Brussels Sprouts will flourish in both sandy/loam or clay/loam soils,
well nourished with high quality composted or aged manure.
Dolomite loam will help neutralize sandy, acidic soil.
Keep well-watered through maturity.
Harvesting:
Harvest by cutting or twisting the compact heads off the main stalk.
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Brussels Sprouts June 13
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Brussels Sprouts July 3
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