Growing Brussels Sprouts in Zone 4
When to plant and harvest brussels sprouts in Zone 4— based on your zone's frost dates.
Zone 4 sits comfortably within brussels sprouts' best range (Zones 2–9), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
Brussels Sprouts planting calendar for Zone 4
These months are derived from Zone 4's frost dates — last frost around Early – mid May, first frost around Mid September – mid October.
Start indoors
July
Sow outdoors
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Transplant
August
Harvest
November
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Brussels Sprouts care at a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun (6+ hours)
- Water
- 1–1.5 inches per week, consistent
- Spacing
- 18–24 in apart
- Days to maturity
- 90–110 days from transplant
- Best zones
- 2–9 (cool-season annual; best as a fall crop)
Growing brussels sprouts in Zone 4: FAQs
Can you grow brussels sprouts in Zone 4?＋
Zone 4 sits comfortably within brussels sprouts' best range (Zones 2–9), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
When should I plant brussels sprouts in Zone 4?＋
In Zone 4, start seeds indoors around July. Zone 4's last spring frost is typically Early – mid May and its first fall frost around Mid September – mid October, which sets the planting window.
When to harvest brussels sprouts in Zone 4?＋
Expect to harvest brussels sprouts in Zone 4 around November, depending on the season and variety.
Full Brussels Sprouts guide →
Complete care, problems, companions, and harvest tips.
Zone 4 overview →
Frost dates, climate, and everything to grow here.
October in Zone 4 →
What to sow, transplant, and harvest this month.