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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Minnesota

In a typical Minnesota location, start seeds indoors Mar 12 – Mar 26, then transplant outdoors Apr 9 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 31 in Winona and as late as May 15 in Hibbing.

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
MinneapolisMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 16
Saint PaulMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 17
RochesterMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 9 – Apr 23
BloomingtonMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 16
DuluthMar 26 – Apr 9Apr 23 – May 7
Brooklyn ParkMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 9 – Apr 23
PlymouthMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 8 – Apr 22
Maple GroveMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 9 – Apr 23
WoodburyMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 19
EaganMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 16
Saint CloudMar 19 – Apr 2Apr 16 – Apr 30
Eden PrairieMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 16
West Coon RapidsMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 9 – Apr 23
Coon RapidsMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 9 – Apr 23
BlaineMar 17 – Mar 31Apr 14 – Apr 28
BurnsvilleMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 16
LakevilleMar 9 – Mar 23Apr 6 – Apr 20
MinnetonkaMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 9 – Apr 23
Apple ValleyMar 9 – Mar 23Apr 6 – Apr 20
EdinaMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 16
Minnetonka MillsMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 8 – Apr 22
Saint Louis ParkMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 8 – Apr 22
MoorheadMar 17 – Mar 31Apr 14 – Apr 28
MankatoMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 9 – Apr 23
MaplewoodMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 19
ShakopeeMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 16
RichfieldMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 16
Cottage GroveMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 16
RosevilleMar 10 – Mar 24Apr 7 – Apr 21
Inver Grove HeightsMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 17

Showing the 30 most populous of 104 Minnesota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Minnesota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Brussels sprouts in Minnesota?

In a typical Minnesota location, start seeds indoors Mar 12 – Mar 26, then transplant outdoors Apr 9 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 31 in Winona and as late as May 15 in Hibbing.

When is the last frost in Minnesota?

The average last spring frost in Minnesota ranges from April 21 in Winona to June 5 in Hibbing, 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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