When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8, start seeds indoors around February 11, transplant or plant outdoors March 18 to June 26, and expect your first harvest around June 26. Zone 8 also has a fall planting window opening around August 11.
Brussels Sprouts planting calendar for USDA Zone 8
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 11
Transplant outdoors
Mar 18
Projected first harvest
Jun 26
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jul 7
Transplant outdoors
Aug 11
Projected first harvest
Nov 19
spring planting
fall planting
Brussels Sprouts is ready to harvest in about 100 days. Dates use USDA zone 8a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 8 means for brussels sprouts
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 8 gives you roughly 223 frost-free days, and brussels sprouts need about 100 days to mature.
Varieties to grow
1 variety of brussels sprouts in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with brussels sprouts
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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