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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Mar 2 – Mar 16, then transplant outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Huntington and as late as Apr 15 in Beckley.

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
HuntingtonFeb 22 – Mar 8Mar 22 – Apr 5
CharlestonFeb 26 – Mar 12Mar 26 – Apr 9
ParkersburgFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 24 – Apr 7
MorgantownMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 19
WheelingMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 30 – Apr 13
Weirton HeightsMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 8 – Apr 22
WeirtonMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 8 – Apr 22
FairmontFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 11
MartinsburgFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 27 – Apr 10
BeckleyMar 18 – Apr 1Apr 15 – Apr 29
ClarksburgMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 1 – Apr 15
Teays ValleyFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 11
South CharlestonMar 5 – Mar 19Apr 2 – Apr 16
Saint AlbansFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 11
ViennaFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 24 – Apr 7
BluefieldMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 9 – Apr 23
Cross LanesFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 11
MoundsvilleMar 8 – Mar 22Apr 5 – Apr 19
BridgeportFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 28 – Apr 11
Oak HillMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 31 – Apr 14

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 West Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all West Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Brussels sprouts in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Mar 2 – Mar 16, then transplant outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Huntington and as late as Apr 15 in Beckley.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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