{"product_id":"brussel-sprouts-long-island","title":"Brussels Sprouts Long Island Seeds – Heirloom Compact \u0026 Frost-Sweetened Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-248\"\u003eBrussels Sprouts 'Long Island' (commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-248\"\u003eLong Island Improved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-248\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-248\"\u003eCatskill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-248 citation-end-248\"\u003e) is a historic 1890s open-pollinated American heirloom prized for its heavy yields, semi-dwarf stature, and exceptional cold hardiness.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-247 citation-end-247\"\u003eGrowing into sturdy, compact stalks reaching 20 to 24 inches in height, it produces 50 to 100 tight, 1- to 1.5-inch dark green \"miniature cabbages\" clustered closely along its central stem.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-246 citation-end-246\"\u003eBecause of its compact frame, it holds up remarkably well against strong late-season winds and heavy autumn snow without requiring extensive staking.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-245 citation-end-245\"\u003eThe firm sprouts develop a rich, buttery, nutty flavor profile that sweetens dramatically after exposure to autumn frosts convert plant starches into natural sugars.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e An essential cool-season staple for fall harvests and holiday feasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imported","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45528426152085,"sku":"GS-8995-BRU-20+","price":1.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/4222\/8885\/files\/bs.jpg?v=1787827236","url":"https:\/\/grandseeds.com\/products\/brussel-sprouts-long-island","provider":"Grand Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}