{"product_id":"brussels-sprout-long-island-improved","title":"Brussels Sprouts Seeds, Long Island Improved","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e). French settlers to the U.S. brought Brussels sprouts with them to Louisiana around the turn of the 19th century, and commercial production spread from the Delta to California and New York state. Long Island Improved is one of the best known and most well-loved heirloom sprout varieties. Since the 1890s, it’s been a standard, with its compact stature and high yields of delicious, tender sprouts, as well as its ability to power through the cold. In fact, exposure to light frost intensifies the flavor and sweetness!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Island Improved Brussels sprouts are a robust heirloom variety, well-suited for cooler climates. Sow seeds or set transplants into rich soil in full sun with abundant moisture. Regular feeding, mulching, and maintaining an even watering schedule will promote healthy sprout formation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511056040222,"sku":"BS101","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/cld_693c3fb97b3d3_BS101-Brussels_Sprout_Seeds_-_Long_Island_Improved_jruugv.jpg?v=1782394806","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/brussels-sprout-long-island-improved","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}