Brussels Sprouts Growing Guide
Brussels Sprouts is a great next step in your growing journey. Follow this guide from planting to harvest and you'll do great.
At a Glance
Difficulty
Challenging
Category
Vegetable
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Frost Tolerance
Frost Hardy
Growing Zones
Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Plant Family
Brassicaceae
Growing Season
Cool Season
Plant Lifecycle
Biennial
Also grows well as
When To Start
First Chance to Plant
45 Days Before Last Frost
Last Chance to Plant
90 Days Before First Frost
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Your Brussels Sprouts Planting Window
Start planting
May 15, 2026
Last chance
Sep 10, 2026
The Journey Ahead
Brussels Sprouts's Lifecycle
Seedling
Mature Plant
Seed Production
Step 1
Prepare Your Space
0.5 cm
Seeding Depth
45 cm
Plant Spacing
90 cm
Row Spacing
4
Plants / Sq Ft
Vertical Growing
Yes – Tower.
Method: Tower.
Succession Planting
Yes.
Good Companions
Bad Companions
Step 2
Planting & Sprouting
Expect sprouts in 5–10 days
Growing Tips
- 1Plant Brussels sprouts in a spot with full sun and well-drained, fertile soil.
- 2Water consistently to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry spells.
- 3Space plants about 18-24 inches apart to allow for good air circulation, which helps prevent diseases.
- 4Keep an eye out for pests like aphids and cabbage worms, and use row covers or natural predators to manage them.
Seedling Phase
Step 3
Growth & Maturity
~90
Days to Maturity
76 cm
Mature Height
61 cm
Mature Width
Pests to Watch For
Diseases to Watch For
Mature Plant
Step 4
Harvesting
Harvest Window
45 days
When to Pick
Pick firm sprouts from bottom up
How to Harvest
- 1Harvest Brussels sprouts when the sprouts are firm and about 1 to 2 inches in diameter.
- 2Start from the bottom of the stalk, twisting or cutting the sprouts off with a sharp knife.
- 3To avoid damaging the plant, leave the top leaves intact as they continue to support growth.
Step 5
Saving Seeds
How to Save Seeds
Saving seeds from your Brussels Sprouts plant is a rewarding and simple process that any new grower can master! Allow your healthiest plants to flower and form seed pods, which look like small, thin beans. Once the pods turn brown and dry on the plant, gently snip them off and place them in a paper bag to finish drying. After a week or so, simply crush the pods to release the seeds. Store your seeds in a cool, dry place in a labeled envelope or jar, and they’ll be ready for planting next season—just imagine the satisfaction of growing your next crop from seeds you saved yourself!
Seed Production
Feeling inspired?
Grow Brussels Sprouts from seed.
Tall stalks of mini cabbages — sweetest after the first frost. Buy a pack and get started.
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