Growing Brussels sprouts

Brassica sp. : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
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				T
				P

(Best months for growing Brussels sprouts in USA - Zone 5a regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 45°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 18 - 24 inches apart
Harvest in 14-28 weeks. Pick sprouts when small. .
Compatible with (can grow beside): Dwarf (bush) beans, beets, celery, cucumber, onions, marigold, nasturtium, rhubarb, aromatic herbs (sage, dill, chamomile)
Avoid growing close to: Climbing (pole) beans, tomato, peppers (chili, capsicum), eggplant (aubergine), strawberry, mustard

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11 Oct 21, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): A couple of points. Plant tall plants in the southern end of your garden (then they don't shade other plants). The sun crosses approx over head E to W in the summer and in the north in winter NE to NW.
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05 Oct 21, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): Gardenate does not recommend growing Brussels sprouts in Sub Tropical NZ www.gardenate.com/plant/Brussels sprouts?zone=7
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10 Sep 21, Tandelakhe Mgijima (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Can I plant Brussels sprouts in September
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14 Sep 21, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): It says Jan - March. The reason, most vegetables are seasonal, so you need to plant in the right season.
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07 Apr 21, Kwena (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): How long does it take to have sprouts forming on the stem. I've planted in December and the plant is just green resembling a rape plant. Do I need to take off leaves from the bottom to encourage growth?
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08 Apr 21, Anonymous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): It says here 3 to 6 months to harvest time. Also plant Jan Feb.
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04 Mar 21, Holly Ann Blanton (USA - Zone 8b climate): I was just curious, i live i the Valdosta Georgia area and I wanted to know something. I have he Catskill Brussel Sprouts and It tells me for my region for where I live is very close to North Florida border. Approzimately 10 min away. So I am located exactly in the middle of the georgia map. At the bottom. If you see. As for the Burpee seeds that I got today at my local walmart store it states for the climate that I do not need to plant until September-November ... now for the northern tip of the border of Georgia it states that the Catskill Brussel Sprouts can plant in April-May. Any suggestions..
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05 Mar 21, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate): Brussel sprouts do better in cool weather, so choose your planting time when you know the hot summer days are finished.
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16 Jul 21, Holly Blanton (USA - Zone 2b climate): Thanks so much for the input. It is now Middle of July. Starting off the seeds in a Jiffy greenhouse starter . Looking forward in planting my Catskill Brussels. Surely, I will let let you all know how my harvesting goes. :)
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15 Dec 20, Damian Orisakwe (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Can Brussels Sprouts grow in hot West African weather? If yes, what type can survive? Thanks. Damian
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