Growing Brussels Sprouts in Zone 6
When to plant and harvest brussels sprouts in Zone 6— based on your zone's frost dates.
Zone 6 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 6
These months are derived from Zone 6's frost dates — last frost around Mid April – early May, first frost around Mid October – early November.
Start indoors
August
Sow outdoors
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Transplant
September
Harvest
December
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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 6: FAQs
Can you grow brussels sprouts in Zone 6?＋
Zone 6 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 6?＋
In Zone 6, start seeds indoors around August. Zone 6's last spring frost is typically Mid April – early May and its first fall frost around Mid October – early November, which sets the planting window.
When to harvest brussels sprouts in Zone 6?＋
Expect to harvest brussels sprouts in Zone 6 around December, depending on the season and variety.
Full Brussels Sprouts guide →
Complete care, problems, companions, and harvest tips.
Zone 6 overview →
Frost dates, climate, and everything to grow here.
October in Zone 6 →
What to sow, transplant, and harvest this month.