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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Florida

In a typical Florida location, start seeds indoors Dec 7 – Dec 21, then transplant outdoors Jan 4 – Jan 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 25 in Sarasota and as late as Feb 28 in Crestview. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

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
JacksonvilleDec 14 – Dec 28Jan 11 – Jan 25
MiamiFrost-free: year-round planting
TampaDec 2 – Dec 16Dec 30 – Jan 13
OrlandoNov 29 – Dec 13Dec 27 – Jan 10
St. PetersburgNov 29 – Dec 13Dec 27 – Jan 10
HialeahFrost-free: year-round planting
TallahasseeJan 21 – Feb 4Feb 18 – Mar 4
Fort LauderdaleFrost-free: year-round planting
Cape CoralNov 28 – Dec 12Dec 26 – Jan 9
Pembroke PinesFrost-free: year-round planting
Port Saint LucieFrost-free: year-round planting
HollywoodFrost-free: year-round planting
GainesvilleJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 10 – Feb 24
MiramarFrost-free: year-round planting
Coral SpringsFrost-free: year-round planting
West Palm BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
Palm BayNov 28 – Dec 12Dec 26 – Jan 9
ClearwaterNov 29 – Dec 13Dec 27 – Jan 10
Miami GardensFrost-free: year-round planting
Pompano BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
LakelandDec 8 – Dec 22Jan 5 – Jan 19
BrandonDec 12 – Dec 26Jan 9 – Jan 23
DavieFrost-free: year-round planting
Spring HillDec 18 – Jan 1Jan 15 – Jan 29
Boca RatonFrost-free: year-round planting
PlantationFrost-free: year-round planting
Miami BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
DeltonaDec 8 – Dec 22Jan 5 – Jan 19
Lehigh AcresNov 29 – Dec 13Dec 27 – Jan 10
MelbourneDec 2 – Dec 16Dec 30 – Jan 13

Showing the 30 most populous of 351 Florida cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Florida cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Brussels sprouts in Florida?

In a typical Florida location, start seeds indoors Dec 7 – Dec 21, then transplant outdoors Jan 4 – Jan 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 25 in Sarasota and as late as Feb 28 in Crestview. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Florida?

The average last spring frost in Florida ranges from January 15 in Sarasota to March 21 in Crestview, 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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