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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Missouri

In a typical Missouri location, start seeds indoors Feb 18 – Mar 4, then transplant outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 31 in Kirksville.

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
Kansas CityFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 28
St. LouisFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 25
SpringfieldFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 28
ColumbiaFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 15 – Mar 29
IndependenceFeb 20 – Mar 6Mar 20 – Apr 3
Lee's SummitFeb 23 – Mar 9Mar 23 – Apr 6
O'FallonFeb 19 – Mar 5Mar 19 – Apr 2
Saint JosephMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 29 – Apr 12
Saint CharlesFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 18 – Apr 1
Blue SpringsFeb 17 – Mar 3Mar 17 – Mar 31
Saint PetersFeb 19 – Mar 5Mar 19 – Apr 2
FlorissantFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 12 – Mar 26
JoplinFeb 19 – Mar 5Mar 19 – Apr 2
ChesterfieldFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 28
Jefferson CityFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 18 – Apr 1
Cape GirardeauFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 15 – Mar 29
OakvilleFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 16 – Mar 30
WildwoodFeb 22 – Mar 8Mar 22 – Apr 5
WentzvilleFeb 20 – Mar 6Mar 20 – Apr 3
University CityFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 25
BallwinFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 28
LibertyMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 29 – Apr 12
RaytownFeb 20 – Mar 6Mar 20 – Apr 3
MehlvilleFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 16 – Mar 30
KirkwoodFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 25
Maryland HeightsFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 12 – Mar 26
GladstoneFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 28
HazelwoodFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 12 – Mar 26
GrandviewFeb 17 – Mar 3Mar 17 – Mar 31
Webster GrovesFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 25

Showing the 30 most populous of 90 Missouri cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Missouri cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Brussels sprouts in Missouri?

In a typical Missouri location, start seeds indoors Feb 18 – Mar 4, then transplant outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 31 in Kirksville.

When is the last frost in Missouri?

The average last spring frost in Missouri ranges from March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville, 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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