When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Zone 6
In USDA zone 6a, start seeds indoors around March 7, transplant or plant outdoors April 11 to July 20, and expect your first harvest around July 20. Zone 6 also has a fall planting window opening around July 11. (6a shown here — see 6a and 6b dates separately below.)
Brussels Sprouts planting calendar for USDA Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Mar 7
Transplant outdoors
Apr 11
Projected first harvest
Jul 20
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jun 6
Transplant outdoors
Jul 11
Projected first harvest
Oct 19
spring planting
fall planting
Brussels Sprouts is ready to harvest in about 100 days, needing roughly 168 frost-free days in zone 6a.
Brussels Sprouts planting calendar for USDA Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Mar 2
Transplant outdoors
Apr 6
Projected first harvest
Jul 15
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jun 11
Transplant outdoors
Jul 16
Projected first harvest
Oct 24
spring planting
fall planting
Brussels Sprouts is ready to harvest in about 100 days, needing roughly 178 frost-free days in zone 6b.
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