Basics

Ease of Growing
Moderate
Grown as
Annual
Days to Maturity
90 (Spring/Summer), 90 (Fall/Winter)
Growing Habit
-
Hardiness
Hardy

Brussels Sprouts are hardy, as well as temperature-sensitive. They produce the most flavor when grown in cool weather. Brussels sprouts are cold-hardy to 0°F (-18°C) and their flavor is enhanced by frost. They do not like hot long summers.

Crops
Fall Transplant, Fall
Growing Season
Long
Cultivar Type
-
Growing Conditions
Cold, Cool

Brussels Sprouts grow best when average temperature conditions are around 60-65 degrees F. They do best as a fall crop and are not recommended as a spring crop.

Outdoor Growing Temp
40°F - 75°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp
45°F

Brussels Sprout will germinate in cool soil, but do so much faster in warm soil.

Start Indoors
Yes
Start Outdoors
Yes
Light
Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool)

Needs full sun for best growth.

Water
Moderate

Keep the soil evenly moist at all times.

Feeder
Heavy

Like most of the Brassicas, Brussels Sprouts are heavy feeders. They like lots of potassium and phosphorus but do not need too much nitrogen, as this can adversely affect the flavor of the sprouts. Early varieties require a higher soil fertility than mid- or late-season varieties.

Suitability
Tolerates light frost, Tolerates hard frost, Needs summer shade
Small Gardens?
Yes
Containers?
Yes

For one Brussels Sprouts plant, you'll need a large pot that is at least 12 inches deep and 12 inches wide. Fill with a mixture of potting soil and compost and keep the soil moist but not overly wet. If you are using a larger container, be sure to space your Brussels Sprouts plants at least 24 to 36 inches apart. The benefit of growing Brussels Sprouts in a container is that it can be moved to avoid too much heat, which may prolong the season.

Attracts beneficial insects?
No
Color
Green
Fruit Size
1.0 - 1.5"
Plant Height
18.0 - 24.0"
Plant Diameter
8.0 - 12.0"
Hardiness Zone
4-7
Disease Resistance
Taste Profile

A mild cabbage flavor.

Rotation Group
Leaves: Brassicas + Leafy Greens