When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Vermont
In a typical Vermont location, start seeds indoors Mar 21 – Apr 4, then transplant outdoors Apr 18 – May 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 8 in Burlington and as late as Apr 29 in Morristown.
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
| City | Start indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| South Burlington | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Colchester | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Rutland | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Apr 24 – May 8 |
| Essex Junction | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Hartford | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Bennington | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Apr 20 – May 4 |
| Barre | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Williston | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Montpelier | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| St Johnsbury | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Brattleboro | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Apr 23 – May 7 |
| Winooski | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Saint Albans | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Middlebury (village) | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Saint Johnsbury | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Morristown | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Lyndon | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Rockingham | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Newport | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Apr 23 – May 7 |
Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Vermont cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Vermont cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Brussels sprouts in Vermont?
In a typical Vermont location, start seeds indoors Mar 21 – Apr 4, then transplant outdoors Apr 18 – May 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 8 in Burlington and as late as Apr 29 in Morristown.
When is the last frost in Vermont?
The average last spring frost in Vermont ranges from April 29 in Burlington to May 20 in Morristown, 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.
Other Crops in Vermont
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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