Matures in 80-115 days. Introduced in the 1890s, this was the commercial variety grown until the more uniform maturing hybrids became popular. Heavy yields of sprouts that are sweeter after a light frost. Sprouts are closely set on the stalks, tight, firm, and dark green in color. The one-and-a-half inch sprouts are set on a twenty to twenty-four inch tall plant over an extended period. Excellent fresh, it also freezes well. Remove lower leaves as the plants mature, and pinch off the top growing tips about a month before harvest.  This encourages the sprouts to grow. Sprouts can be harvested as they grow from bottom up or harvested all at once.
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