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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Virginia

In a typical Virginia location, start seeds indoors Feb 21 – Mar 7, then transplant outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 23 in Newport News and as late as Apr 5 in Radford.

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
Virginia BeachFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 8 – Mar 22
NorfolkFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 2 – Mar 16
ChesapeakeFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 2 – Mar 16
RichmondFeb 13 – Feb 27Mar 13 – Mar 27
ArlingtonFeb 19 – Mar 5Mar 19 – Apr 2
Newport NewsJan 26 – Feb 9Feb 23 – Mar 9
AlexandriaFeb 13 – Feb 27Mar 13 – Mar 27
East HamptonFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 17
HamptonFeb 3 – Feb 17Mar 3 – Mar 17
RoanokeFeb 13 – Feb 27Mar 13 – Mar 27
Portsmouth HeightsFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 2 – Mar 16
PortsmouthFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 2 – Mar 16
SuffolkFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 20
South SuffolkFeb 6 – Feb 20Mar 6 – Mar 20
LynchburgFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 10
CentrevilleFeb 25 – Mar 11Mar 25 – Apr 8
Dale CityFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 7 – Mar 21
West LynchburgFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 10
RestonFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 24 – Apr 7
HarrisonburgMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 14
LeesburgFeb 26 – Mar 12Mar 26 – Apr 9
McLeanFeb 19 – Mar 5Mar 19 – Apr 2
CharlottesvilleFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 15 – Mar 29
TuckahoeFeb 20 – Mar 6Mar 20 – Apr 3
BlacksburgMar 6 – Mar 20Apr 3 – Apr 17
AshburnFeb 23 – Mar 9Mar 23 – Apr 6
DanvilleFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 18 – Apr 1
ManassasFeb 22 – Mar 8Mar 22 – Apr 5
Lake RidgeFeb 22 – Mar 8Mar 22 – Apr 5
BurkeFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 24 – Apr 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 118 Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Brussels sprouts in Virginia?

In a typical Virginia location, start seeds indoors Feb 21 – Mar 7, then transplant outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 23 in Newport News and as late as Apr 5 in Radford.

When is the last frost in Virginia?

The average last spring frost in Virginia ranges from March 16 in Newport News to April 26 in Radford, 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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