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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Indiana

In a typical Indiana location, start seeds indoors Mar 4 – Mar 18, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Evansville and as late as Apr 11 in Auburn.

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
IndianapolisMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 13
Fort WayneMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 17
EvansvilleFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
South BendMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 16
CarmelMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 14
BloomingtonFeb 25 – Mar 11Mar 25 – Apr 8
HammondMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 16
GaryMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 15
FishersMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 14
LafayetteMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 19
MuncieFeb 26 – Mar 12Mar 26 – Apr 9
Terre HauteFeb 25 – Mar 11Mar 25 – Apr 8
NoblesvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 14
KokomoMar 9 – Mar 23Apr 6 – Apr 20
GreenwoodMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 13
AndersonMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 29 – Apr 12
ElkhartMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 19
MishawakaMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 16
LawrenceFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 11
JeffersonvilleFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 24
ColumbusFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 21 – Apr 4
West LafayetteMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 19
PortageMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 15
WestfieldMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 14
New AlbanyFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 24
RichmondMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 17
MerrillvilleMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 15
GoshenMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 19
ValparaisoMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 15
Michigan CityMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 29 – Apr 12

Showing the 30 most populous of 88 Indiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Indiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Brussels sprouts in Indiana?

In a typical Indiana location, start seeds indoors Mar 4 – Mar 18, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Evansville and as late as Apr 11 in Auburn.

When is the last frost in Indiana?

The average last spring frost in Indiana ranges from March 29 in Evansville to May 2 in Auburn, 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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