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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in North Carolina

In a typical North Carolina location, start seeds indoors Feb 10 – Feb 24, then transplant outdoors Mar 10 – Mar 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 25 in Morehead City and as late as Apr 11 in Boone.

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
CharlotteFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 9 – Mar 23
RaleighFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 21
GreensboroFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 25
DurhamFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 12 – Mar 26
Winston-SalemFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 5 – Mar 19
FayettevilleFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 9 – Mar 23
CaryFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 21
WilmingtonJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 26 – Mar 12
High PointFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 9 – Mar 23
AshevilleFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 16 – Mar 30
GreenvilleFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 20
ConcordFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 25
GastoniaFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 20
JacksonvilleFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 24
Chapel HillFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 24
Rocky MountFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 24
HuntersvilleFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 9 – Mar 23
BurlingtonFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
WilsonFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 1 – Mar 15
KannapolisFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 11 – Mar 25
ApexFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 20
HickoryFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 24
Wake ForestFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 14 – Mar 28
Indian TrailFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 24
MooresvilleFeb 19 – Mar 5Mar 19 – Apr 2
GoldsboroFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 21
MonroeFeb 13 – Feb 27Mar 13 – Mar 27
SalisburyFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 16 – Mar 30
Holly SpringsFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 16 – Mar 30
MatthewsFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 10 – Mar 24

Showing the 30 most populous of 95 North Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Brussels sprouts in North Carolina?

In a typical North Carolina location, start seeds indoors Feb 10 – Feb 24, then transplant outdoors Mar 10 – Mar 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 25 in Morehead City and as late as Apr 11 in Boone.

When is the last frost in North Carolina?

The average last spring frost in North Carolina ranges from March 18 in Morehead City to May 2 in Boone, 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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