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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Ohio

In a typical Ohio 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 18 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 17 in Girard.

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
ColumbusMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 13
ClevelandFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 18 – Apr 1
CincinnatiFeb 26 – Mar 12Mar 26 – Apr 9
ToledoMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 13
AkronMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 17
DaytonFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 11
ParmaMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 13
CantonMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 17
YoungstownMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 10 – Apr 24
LorainMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 17
HamiltonMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 15
SpringfieldMar 7 – Mar 21Apr 4 – Apr 18
KetteringFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 11
ElyriaMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 15
LakewoodMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 13
Cuyahoga FallsMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 9 – Apr 23
MiddletownMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 17
NewarkMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 8 – Apr 22
EuclidFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 18 – Apr 1
MentorMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 19
MansfieldMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 19
BeavercreekFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 11
DublinMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 15
Cleveland HeightsFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 18 – Apr 1
StrongsvilleMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 13
FairfieldMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 29 – Apr 12
FindlayMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 15
WarrenMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 17 – May 1
LancasterMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 15
Grove CityMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 203 Ohio cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Ohio cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Brussels sprouts in Ohio?

In a typical Ohio 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 18 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 17 in Girard.

When is the last frost in Ohio?

The average last spring frost in Ohio ranges from April 8 in Cleveland to May 8 in Girard, 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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