Kings Seeds Brussels Sprout Long Island

An old Heirloom semi-dwarf variety approximately 60-70cm (24-28in ) tall, producing stout stems of closely spaced sweet sprouts, for picking over a long harvest period from November to January.

When to Sow Long Island Brussels Sprouts
March to April.

Plant Out
April to May.

Harvest
November to January.

Where to Sow
Sow the seeds thinly in trays or two seeds per cell in modules under glass at 13°C. Later sowings can be made into a seed bed in shallow drills 2cm (3/4") deep in short rows.

What to do Next
As soon as glasshouse seedlings show their first pair of leaves, prick off into trays 5cm (2") apart or thin modules to one seedling per cell. Gradually harden off before planting out when about 15cm (6in) tall. Plant in beds 60cm (24in) between plants and 90cm (36in) between the rows. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to 7-10cm (3-4in) apart, then once plants are large enough, lifted and transplanted to their final planting positions, spaced the same as detailed above.

Handy Tip
Always plant sprouts in firmed soil to help prevent wind damage and to encourage tip buttons.