{"product_id":"brussel-sprouts","title":"Brussels Sprout | Catskill","description":"\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrow firm, sweet, extra-large green sprouts with Catskill Brussels Sprouts, a classic heirloom variety prized for its compact growth, reliable yields, and excellent flavour. Also known as Long Island Improved Catskill, this variety produces sturdy plants approximately 60 cm (24 inches) tall, with stalks bearing numerous tender, tightly packed sprouts measuring approximately 4–5 cm (1½–2 inches) across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatskill Brussels Sprouts develop a rich, slightly nutty flavour that becomes especially delicious during cool autumn weather. Exposure to light frost can further enhance their natural sweetness, making this variety an excellent choice for Canadian gardeners planning a late-season harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese productive plants are well suited to traditional vegetable gardens, raised beds, and smaller growing spaces. Start seeds indoors in spring to provide enough time for the plants to mature before the arrival of colder autumn temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Catskill Brussels Sprouts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic heirloom variety producing generous yields of firm, compact, dark green sprouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces large sprouts approximately 4–5 cm (1½–2 inches) across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy, compact plants reaching approximately 60 cm (24 inches) tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, sweet, slightly nutty flavour that improves during cool autumn weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cold tolerance, making it ideal for autumn harvesting in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 90–100 days to maturity from transplanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 50–60 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Catskill Brussels Sprouts from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart Brussels sprouts seeds indoors approximately 4–6 weeks before your intended outdoor transplanting date. Direct sowing is also possible in regions with sufficiently long growing seasons, although starting indoors is generally recommended for Canadian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds approximately 6 mm (¼ inch) deep in a clean, well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the growing medium consistently moist and maintain temperatures around 18–21°C (65–70°F) during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds typically germinate within 5–10 days under favourable conditions. Once seedlings emerge, provide approximately 14–16 hours of light daily to encourage strong, compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGradually harden off seedlings over 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors. Space plants approximately 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) apart, with rows approximately 75–90 cm (30–36 inches) apart. Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply and consistently throughout the growing season, particularly as sprouts begin developing along the stalk. Remove yellowing or damaged lower leaves as needed, but avoid removing excessive healthy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo encourage existing sprouts to mature before the end of the growing season, gardeners may optionally remove the top growing tip approximately 4–6 weeks before the intended final harvest, once numerous sprouts have formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brussels Sprouts in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatskill Brussels Sprouts are particularly well suited to Canadian gardens where cool autumn temperatures provide favourable conditions for sprout development and harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Brussels sprouts require a relatively long growing season, begin seeds early enough to allow plants to develop strong stalks and mature sprouts before severe winter weather arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants tolerate light frost, and exposure to cool temperatures can improve the flavour of mature sprouts. However, prolonged severe freezing may eventually damage plants and reduce harvest quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApply organic mulch around established plants to conserve soil moisture, moderate soil temperatures, and reduce weed competition during the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, transplanting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, download our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/How_To_Grow_Brussels_Sprout_-_Complete_Guide.pdf?v=1791750610\" title=\"How to Grow Brussels Sprouts in Canada | Complete Growing Guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHow to Grow Brussels Sprouts in Canada | Complete Growing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCatskill Brussels Sprouts Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 40%; padding: 10px; text-align: left; border: none;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 60%; padding: 10px; text-align: left; border: none;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/botanical-name-icon.png?v=1790792176\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003egemmifera\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/brusselsprouts-icon.png?v=1791675613\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eBrussels Sprouts (Catskill)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eCool-season biennial grown as an annual vegetable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun; approximately 6–8 hours daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 90–100 days from transplanting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/seed-count-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 50–60 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/pollinators-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; 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With their compact growth habit, generous yields, and delicious flavour, Catskill Brussels Sprouts are an excellent addition to Canadian vegetable gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart your Catskill Brussels Sprouts from seed this season and look forward to a rewarding harvest of fresh, homegrown sprouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":33188288692312,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/products\/brussel1.png?v=1595889932","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/brussel-sprouts","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}