I like eating these little cabbage looking things! Let's grow them! Here's the info from  "The Old Farmer's Almanac" ​https://www.almanac.com/plant/brussels-sprouts
Brussels Sprouts require a long growing season (80+ days to harvest), and are generally more successful when grown for a fall or early winter harvest, as they only increase in flavor after a light frost or two.
Brussels sprouts are a cultivar (cultivated variety) of Brassica oleracea, which is the same plant species that cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, and a number of other popular foods stem from. Over generations and generations, this versatile plant has been bred in different ways to highlight its different features: flowers, leaves, and root.


WHEN TO PLANT BRUSSELS SPROUTS
To determine planting time, count backwards from your first fall frost date. Direct sow seeds into the garden about 4 months before the first fall frost.
  • In regions with cold winters, where temperatures are regularly below freezing, start seeds indoors about 2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost date for an early fall harvest.
  • In regions with mild winters, where temperatures are occasionally below freezing, start seeds outdoors in early to mid-summer for a mid-fall or early winter harvest. 
  • In regions with warm winters, where temperatures are rarely or never below freezing, start seeds outdoors in late summer for a mid- to late winter harvest.
HOW TO PLANT BRUSSELS SPROUTS
  • Raised beds are especially recommended for cold-season vegetables, especially when seasons are changing and temps are not consistent.
  • Work several inches of aged manure and/or compost into soil a few days before planting or transplanting.
  • If direct sowing seeds, plant ½ inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart.
  • Plant transplanted seedlings 12 to 24 inches apart.
  • Water well at time of planting/transplanting and with 1 to 1 ½ inches per week thereafter.
CARE
  • Thin plants to 12 to 24 inches apart when they reach 6 inches tall.
  • Fertilize with a nitrogen-rich product after thinning. Repeat every 3 to 4 weeks.
  • Mulch to retain moisture and keep the soil temperature cool.
  • If growing during hot weather, be sure to keep the plants well watered. 
  • Do not disturb the soil around the plants; roots are shallow and susceptible to damage.
  • Remove yellowing leaves to allow for more sunlight on the stalk and focus plant energy on healthy growth.
  • To encourage plants to head up faster, cut off the top leaves 3 to 4 weeks before harvest.
  • To harvest leaves during winter, leave top leaves intact; they provide protection from snow.
  • Cover plants with 10 to 12 inches of mulch if you plan to harvest into the winter.
HARVEST/STORAGEHOW TO HARVEST BRUSSELS SPROUTS
  • Sprouts mature from the bottom of the stalk upwards. Harvest sprouts from the bottom when they reach about 1 inch in diameter.
  • If desired, after a moderate frost, pull up the entire stalk, roots and all. (Remove leaves first.) Then hang stalk upside down in a cool, dry basement or garage or barn.
  • Store stalks (no roots) for about 1 month in a root cellar or basement.

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This variety is called "Long Island Improvement" 90 days to mature. I planted seeds on 9/25/2020. Maybe little late in the game, but we'll see!
10/1/2020. Successfully germinated! It was quick!!
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10/13/2020 Slowly but surely I guess...
10/23/2020 I will take it!