{"product_id":"brussel-sprouts-long-island-catskill","title":"Brussels Sprouts - Long Island Catskill","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"color: #38761d; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/700x300_2bd30622-9762-4bf0-81c7-cab0ab9afb41.jpg?v=1401818016\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrussels sprouts have shallow roots, so as they become top heavy, you may need to stake them, particularly if exposed to strong winds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with other brassicas, Brussels Sprouts are susceptible to pests and diseases that must be kept under control early in the season. As with other brassicas, composting roots should be avoided.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrussels Sprouts should not be grown within a 10 foot radius of any brassica growing location within the last 3 years, preferably 7 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrussels Sprouts are high in calcium and iron, as well as a good source of vitamins A and C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis popular Brussels Sprout variety produces miniature cabbage-like heads which are extremely tasty and nutritious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/b\u003e | 90-120 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrussel Sprouts | Start seed indoors in early May so plants are ready to set out in June or early July. The sprouts develop best in cool weather. Plant in rows 3 feet apart, with 30 inches between the plants.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e Additional Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrussels sprouts contain sulforaphane, a chemical believed to have potent anti-cancer properties. Although boiling reduces the level of the anti-cancer compounds, steaming, microwaving, and stirring\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.extensionsbychristy.com\/collections\/good-companion-plants-for-brussels-sprouts\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.extensionsbychristy.com\/collections\/good-companion-plants-for-brussels-sprouts\"\u003eGood Companion Plants for Brussels Sprouts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e📚 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/grow-guide-brussels-sprouts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGrow Guide: Brussels Sprouts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack (Appx. 15 seeds)","offer_id":338281777,"sku":"J4108-1","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack (Appx. 1,000 seeds)","offer_id":217134332,"sku":"J4108-1","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/700xshutterstock_117501469_700x_ad2cae13-fa09-4410-9fa4-7a0e364c093c.jpg?v=1694743336","url":"https:\/\/www.extensionsbychristy.com\/products\/brussel-sprouts-long-island-catskill","provider":"extensionsbychristy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}