{"product_id":"catskill-brussels-sprouts-heirloom-seeds","title":"Catskill Brussels Sprouts, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCatskill Brussels Sprouts — The 1941 Heirloom That Gets Sweeter After Frost\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatskill is one of the most reliable and productive Brussels sprouts varieties ever developed. Introduced in 1941, it produces extra-large, deep green 2-inch round sprouts on strong 20–24 inch stalks — firm, prolific, and excellent for both fresh eating and freezing. The flavor is outstanding, and it only gets better after the first frost — cold temperatures convert starches to sugars, making Catskill noticeably sweeter as the season progresses. You can even leave plants in the garden through winter in mild climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA long-season producer that rewards patient gardeners with a continuous harvest of premium sprouts from fall through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Catskill Brussels Sprouts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-large 2\" deep green sprouts\u003c\/strong\u003e — firm, prolific, and beautiful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweeter after frost\u003c\/strong\u003e — cold temperatures improve flavor dramatically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong harvest season\u003c\/strong\u003e — 85–110 days, continuous production through fall and winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for freezing\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the best Brussels sprouts varieties for preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1941 heirloom heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e — proven performance for over 80 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 4–5 weeks before transplanting, then transplant to permanent locations 100 days before first fall frost. Brussels sprouts require fertile, heavy soil and consistent moisture — they turn bitter when allowed to dry out. Mulch around the base of plants to retain moisture in hot months. Space plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Harvest when sprouts are 1–2 inches in diameter and tight. Break off the leaf directly below each sprout to encourage continued production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85–110 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprout Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra-large, ~2 inches round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStalk Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–24 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom (1941), Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool season, fall \u0026amp; winter harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–24 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"0.5 g \/ 100+ Seeds","offer_id":41712270770310,"sku":"90-1221-2026","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658485187_cjsh.jpg?v=1770130016","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/catskill-brussels-sprouts-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}