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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Alabama

In a typical Alabama location, start seeds indoors Jan 31 – Feb 14, then transplant outdoors Feb 28 – Mar 14. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 31 in Mobile and as late as Mar 16 in Jacksonville.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 90–110 days

Long-season crop best timed to mature after a light fall frost for sweetest flavor; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost.

Brussels Sprouts Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
HuntsvilleFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 17
BirminghamJan 31 – Feb 14Feb 28 – Mar 14
MontgomeryJan 23 – Feb 6Feb 20 – Mar 6
MobileJan 3 – Jan 17Jan 31 – Feb 14
TuscaloosaJan 28 – Feb 11Feb 25 – Mar 11
HooverJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 26 – Mar 12
DothanJan 11 – Jan 25Feb 8 – Feb 22
AuburnJan 23 – Feb 6Feb 20 – Mar 6
DecaturFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 5 – Mar 19
MadisonFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 17
FlorenceFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 20
Phenix CityJan 15 – Jan 29Feb 12 – Feb 26
GadsdenJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 26 – Mar 12
East FlorenceFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 20
PrattvilleJan 23 – Feb 6Feb 20 – Mar 6
Vestavia HillsJan 31 – Feb 14Feb 28 – Mar 14
AlabasterJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 26 – Mar 12
OpelikaFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
EnterpriseJan 19 – Feb 2Feb 16 – Mar 2
BessemerFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 2 – Mar 16
HomewoodJan 31 – Feb 14Feb 28 – Mar 14
AthensJan 30 – Feb 13Feb 27 – Mar 13
DaphneJan 25 – Feb 8Feb 22 – Mar 8
NorthportJan 28 – Feb 11Feb 25 – Mar 11
DixianaFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 28
PelhamJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 26 – Mar 12
PrichardJan 3 – Jan 17Jan 31 – Feb 14
AnnistonFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 2 – Mar 16
AlbertvilleJan 27 – Feb 10Feb 24 – Mar 10
OxfordFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 2 – Mar 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 72 Alabama cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alabama cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Brussels sprouts in Alabama?

In a typical Alabama location, start seeds indoors Jan 31 – Feb 14, then transplant outdoors Feb 28 – Mar 14. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 31 in Mobile and as late as Mar 16 in Jacksonville.

When is the last frost in Alabama?

The average last spring frost in Alabama ranges from February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do Brussels sprouts take to grow?

Brussels Sprouts typically take 90–110 days from planting to harvest. Long-season crop best timed to mature after a light fall frost for sweetest flavor; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost.

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