When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, 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. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Brussels Sprouts planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
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, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Brussels Sprouts planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Jan 30
Transplant outdoors
Mar 6
Projected first harvest
Jun 14
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jul 17
Transplant outdoors
Aug 21
Projected first harvest
Nov 29
spring planting
fall planting
Brussels Sprouts is ready to harvest in about 100 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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