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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in District of Columbia

In a typical District of Columbia location, start seeds indoors Feb 8 – Feb 22, then transplant outdoors Mar 8 – Mar 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 3 in Washington and as late as Mar 19 in Chevy Chase.

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
WashingtonFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 17
Downtown DCFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
Columbia HeightsFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
Mount PleasantFeb 19 – Mar 5Mar 19 – Apr 2
Central 14th Street / Spring RoadFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
Northwest OneFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
Foggy BottomFeb 19 – Mar 5Mar 19 – Apr 2
Mount Vernon TriangleFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
H Street NEFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
Pleasant PlainsFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
NoMaFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
PetworthFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
Capitol RiverfrontFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 17
Park ViewFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
Golden TriangleFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 17
ShawFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
BrightwoodFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
Adams MorganFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
Kennedy StreetFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
Southwest WaterfrontFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 17
Barracks RowFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
Union MarketFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
AnacostiaFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 17
Colorado TriangleFeb 19 – Mar 5Mar 19 – Apr 2
Brentwood VillageFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
The WharfFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 17
Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus BarnFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
Van NessFeb 19 – Mar 5Mar 19 – Apr 2
Benning RoadFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
HillcrestFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22

Showing the 30 most populous of 35 District of Columbia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all District of Columbia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Brussels sprouts in District of Columbia?

In a typical District of Columbia location, start seeds indoors Feb 8 – Feb 22, then transplant outdoors Mar 8 – Mar 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 3 in Washington and as late as Mar 19 in Chevy Chase.

When is the last frost in District of Columbia?

The average last spring frost in District of Columbia ranges from March 24 in Washington to April 9 in Chevy Chase, 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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