Long Island Improved Brussel sprout Brassica and 50 similar items

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera Days to Maturity: 85–110 days Family: Brassicaceae Native: Europe Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial; will tolerate temperatures to about 10?F. Plant Dimensions: 20"–24" tall Variety Information: 1"–1", blue-green orbs that look like tiny cabbage heads, and grow tightly and densely against the main trunk of the plant. The cluster of leaves at the top of the plant give it a palm-tree-like look. 'Long Island Improved' was developed in the 1890s, quickly becoming the garden standard, and continues to be a dependable heirloom for home gardeners. When to Sow Outside: 4 months before your average first fall frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40F. When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside, about 4 months before your average first fall frost date so sprouts mature in cool weather. In mild climates, sow in fall for harvest in late winter and early spring. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 60–85F.