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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Texas

In a typical Texas location, start seeds indoors Jan 17 – Jan 31, then transplant outdoors Feb 14 – Feb 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 18 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 31 in Dumas.

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
HoustonDec 15 – Dec 29Jan 12 – Jan 26
San AntonioJan 7 – Jan 21Feb 4 – Feb 18
DallasJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 9 – Feb 23
Fort WorthJan 15 – Jan 29Feb 12 – Feb 26
AustinJan 20 – Feb 3Feb 17 – Mar 3
El PasoJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 9 – Feb 23
ArlingtonJan 19 – Feb 2Feb 16 – Mar 2
Corpus ChristiDec 13 – Dec 27Jan 10 – Jan 24
PlanoJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 14 – Feb 28
LaredoDec 2 – Dec 16Dec 30 – Jan 13
LubbockFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 17
GarlandJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 14 – Feb 28
IrvingJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 9 – Feb 23
CypressJan 1 – Jan 15Jan 29 – Feb 12
AmarilloFeb 25 – Mar 11Mar 25 – Apr 8
Grand PrairieJan 19 – Feb 2Feb 16 – Mar 2
BrownsvilleNov 21 – Dec 5Dec 19 – Jan 2
McKinneyJan 27 – Feb 10Feb 24 – Mar 10
FriscoJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 14 – Feb 28
PasadenaDec 15 – Dec 29Jan 12 – Jan 26
MesquiteJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 9 – Feb 23
KilleenJan 24 – Feb 7Feb 21 – Mar 7
McAllenNov 21 – Dec 5Dec 19 – Jan 2
CarrolltonJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 9 – Feb 23
MidlandFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 5 – Mar 19
WacoJan 19 – Feb 2Feb 16 – Mar 2
DentonJan 23 – Feb 6Feb 20 – Mar 6
AbileneJan 30 – Feb 13Feb 27 – Mar 13
Round RockJan 21 – Feb 4Feb 18 – Mar 4
BeaumontDec 27 – Jan 10Jan 24 – Feb 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Brussels sprouts in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, start seeds indoors Jan 17 – Jan 31, then transplant outdoors Feb 14 – Feb 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 18 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 31 in Dumas.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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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