Field guide
When to plant brussels sprouts in USDA Zones 11–13
In USDA Zones 11–13, the planner’s broad outdoor planting window for brussels sprouts runs from October to December. Brussels Sprouts takes 90–120 days from planting to first harvest.
Open plannerPlanting calendar for USDA Zones 11–13
- Spring planting
- October to December
- Fall planting
- Not recommended
- Days to harvest
- 90–120 days
- Water needs
- high
What USDA Zones 11–13 do—and do not—tell you
These zones span average annual extreme minimum temperatures of roughly 40°F to 70°F. That is useful climate context, but it does not determine your exact frost dates. Check a local forecast or county Extension calendar before planting tender crops.
How to know when to harvest
- Sprouts are 1-2 inches in diameter, firm and bright green
- Start harvesting from the bottom of the stalk upward
- Flavor improves dramatically after a light frost
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