Brussels Sprouts - Long Island Catskill seeds are an open-pollinated, heirloom Brussels sprout variety grown for compact, miniature cabbage-like sprouts harvested in cool weather. 

Brussels Sprouts - Long Island Catskill seeds are suitable for gardeners planning a cool-season vegetable crop with a 90-120 day harvest window. They fit spring seed-starting schedules where seeds are started indoors in early May and transplanted outdoors in June or early July. This makes them a practical option for growers who use transplant-based brassica production rather than direct sowing.

This variety is a fit for home gardeners seeking heirloom Brussels sprouts for raised beds, in-ground rows, or structured vegetable plots where 3-foot row spacing and 30-inch plant spacing can be maintained. It is also appropriate for growers managing crop rotation carefully, since Brussels sprouts should not be planted within 10 feet of brassica ground used in the past 3 to 7 years.

It is especially relevant for gardeners who want a traditional Brussels sprout type that forms small, cabbage-like heads and can be harvested progressively from the bottom up. Because plants may need staking and early pest monitoring, this variety is best suited to gardeners prepared for standard brassica care.

• Plant spacing: 30 inches between plants
• Row spacing: 3 feet apart
• Isolation guidance: do not grow within a 10-foot radius of brassica growing locations used in the last 3 years, preferably 7 years
• Days to maturity: 90 to 120 days

Features

• Open-pollinated heirloom Brussels sprout variety
• Produces miniature cabbage-like heads
• Best development occurs in cool weather
• Seeds are typically started indoors in early May for transplanting in June or early July
• Plants can become top-heavy and may require staking in windy locations
• Brassica crop with shallow roots and standard brassica pest and disease susceptibility
• Edible sprouts are harvested from the bottom of the stalk upward as they mature
• Sprouts are noted as a source of calcium, iron, and vitamins A and C; they also contain sulforaphane

Care

• Start seeds indoors in early May
• Transplant in June or early July
• Maintain consistent watering
• Stake plants if they become top-heavy, especially in windy sites
• Monitor early for brassica pests and diseases
• Avoid composting roots from affected brassica plants
• Harvest sprouts from the bottom up as they mature