vegetable variety
Long Island Improved
Brussels Sprouts · Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 3b–7a
- Days to harvest
- 90 to 110
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- annual
At a glance
Sweet after frost, classic mild flavor; small dense sprouts on tall stalk. Roasting, sauteing, halved on the grill. Heritage open-pollinated, dependable home-garden variety.
Growing Long Island Improved
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Flavor, texture, and use
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Growing notes
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Long Island Improved by zone
Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.
Other brussels sprouts varieties
2 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.
Frequently asked questions
- What zones does the Long Island Improved brussels sprouts grow in?
Long Island Improved grows in USDA zones 3b through 7a.
- How does Long Island Improved compare to other brussels sprouts varieties?
Long Island Improved is one of 3 brussels sprouts varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full brussels sprouts variety table for side-by-side comparison.
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