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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Kansas

In a typical Kansas location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 9, then transplant outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 14 in Kansas City and as late as Apr 7 in Garden City.

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
WichitaFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 21 – Apr 4
Overland ParkFeb 20 – Mar 6Mar 20 – Apr 3
Kansas CityFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 28
OlatheFeb 20 – Mar 6Mar 20 – Apr 3
TopekaFeb 26 – Mar 12Mar 26 – Apr 9
LawrenceFeb 22 – Mar 8Mar 22 – Apr 5
ShawneeFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 28
ManhattanFeb 26 – Mar 12Mar 26 – Apr 9
LenexaFeb 20 – Mar 6Mar 20 – Apr 3
SalinaFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 11
HutchinsonFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 11
LeavenworthFeb 22 – Mar 8Mar 22 – Apr 5
LeawoodFeb 20 – Mar 6Mar 20 – Apr 3
Dodge CityMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 14
Garden CityMar 10 – Mar 24Apr 7 – Apr 21
EmporiaFeb 25 – Mar 11Mar 25 – Apr 8
Junction CityFeb 22 – Mar 8Mar 22 – Apr 5
DerbyFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 24 – Apr 7
Prairie VillageFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 28
HaysMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 29 – Apr 12
GardnerFeb 23 – Mar 9Mar 23 – Apr 6
LiberalMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 13
PittsburgFeb 17 – Mar 3Mar 17 – Mar 31
NewtonFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 24 – Apr 7
Great BendMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 17
McPhersonFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 11
El DoradoFeb 23 – Mar 9Mar 23 – Apr 6
AndoverFeb 20 – Mar 6Mar 20 – Apr 3
OttawaFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 11
WinfieldFeb 26 – Mar 12Mar 26 – Apr 9

Showing the 30 most populous of 40 Kansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Kansas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Brussels sprouts in Kansas?

In a typical Kansas location, start seeds indoors Feb 23 – Mar 9, then transplant outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 14 in Kansas City and as late as Apr 7 in Garden City.

When is the last frost in Kansas?

The average last spring frost in Kansas ranges from April 4 in Kansas City to April 28 in Garden City, 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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