When to plant brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts (cool-season brassica) is classed hardy in the cited extension guidance. The timing rules below are relative to your local freeze dates — enter a location to turn them into calendar dates.

The rules this site applies
MethodFrost-relative windowRule & reconciliation
Start seeds indoors10–8 weeks before the median last spring freezeSow 4–6 weeks before the set-out window opens (UNH 4–6 weeks; Missouri G6570 6–8 weeks).
Transplant outdoors4–2 weeks before the median last spring freezeUNH: set out 2–4 weeks before the last frost; Purdue's hardy class allows 4–6 weeks before. The later UNH range is used.

Variety assumption: A long-season crop (about 90–110 days from transplant); sprouts sweeten after light fall frosts.

Crop rule sources (3)
Reviewed city pages for brussels sprouts
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