{"product_id":"brussels-sprouts-long-island-improved","title":"BRUSSELS-SPROUTS-LONG ISLAND (IMPROVED)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Brussels Sprouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBrussels sprouts prefer cool weather and should be planted in early spring or late summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStart seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before planting outdoors.  They need full sun and well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.  Avoid planting them in areas where brassicas have been grown in the past to reduce the risk of disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlant seedlings or transplants 18-24 inches apart, with rows spaced 2-3 feet apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged especially during hot, dry spells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFertilise every 3-4 weeks with a balanced fertiliser high in nitrogen as Brussels Sprouts are heavy feeders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBrussels sprouts can grow quite tall and heavy, so provide support with stakes or cages to prevent them from toppling over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMonitor for pests such as aphids, cabbage worms, and slugs, and treat with appropriate insecticides if necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest sprouts when they are firm and 1-2 inches in diameter, starting from the bottom of the plant and working upwards.  Don't wait too long to harvest, as the flavour can become bitter if they get too big.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eConsider timing: Brussels sprouts are cool-season crops that do best in temperatures between 15-21°C (59-70°F). Plant them in early spring or late summer for best results.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\nBe on the look out for pests (Aphids, Cabbage Worm, Slugs) and diseases (\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eblack rot, clubroot, and downy mildew). Treat organically when ever possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeritage of Brussels Sprouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base gap-4 md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-xl xl:max-w-3xl p-4 md:py-6 flex lg:px-0 m-auto\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\nBrussels sprouts are believed to have originated in ancient Rome and were cultivated in Belgium as early as the 16th century. The modern Brussels sprout is thought to have been developed in the late 1700s near Brussels, Belgium. It was first introduced to the United States in the 1800s and has since become a popular vegetable in many parts of the world.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex justify-between lg:block\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-2 md:gap-3 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020579389812,"sku":"BRS","price":3.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/BRUSSELS_SPROUTS.jpg?v=1785570537","url":"https:\/\/directcompostsolutions.com\/products\/brussels-sprouts-long-island-improved","provider":"DIRECT COMPOST SOLUTIONS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}