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Long Island Improved brussels sprouts

vegetable variety in zone 5b

Long Island Improved brussels sprouts in zone 5b

Long Island Improved · Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

Zone
5b -15°F to -10°F
Growing season
165 days
Days to harvest
90 to 110

The verdict

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About Long Island Improved

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.

Critical timing for zone 5b

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Common challenges in zone 5b

  • ▸ Plum curculio
  • ▸ Codling moth
  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust

Modified care for zone 5b

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Long Island Improved in adjacent zones

Other brussels sprouts varieties for zone 5b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Long Island Improved brussels sprouts grow in zone 5b?

Yes. Long Island Improved is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7a, which includes zone 5b.

Image: "Young brussels sprouts plant", by Downtowngal, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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