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'Long Island' Brussels Sprouts
 
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Description: Heirloom. 24-inch, semi-dwarf plants with closely spaced leaves.
Days To Maturity: 90
Seed Sources: Lake Valley Seed - updated in 2011
BBBseed - updated in 2011

 
Rating Summary
 
Overall: (4.2 Stars)Overall
Taste: (4.2 Stars)Taste
Yield: (3.8 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (4.0 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 12/01/2013 by nmeohen1 - An experienced gardener

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Cortland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

These little darlings needed nothing from me to grow and produce beautiful nuggets of sweet buttery delight.
 

Reviewed on 12/01/2013 by nmeohen1 - An experienced gardener

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Cortland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

These little darlings needed nothing from me to grow and produce beautiful nuggets of sweet buttery delight.
 

Reviewed on 12/02/2005 by Joachim - An experienced gardener

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Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Excellent taste is the main reason I grow LI year after year.
 

Reviewed on 12/24/2004 by eponalady - An intermediate gardener

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Texas, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Good producer. Easy to grow. In Texas, unless the fall is early, the sprouts are not ready until after Christmas.
 




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