Annual vegetable
Brussels Sprouts plant profile
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
An annual vegetable for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Brussels Sprouts
Fall planting
17 weeks before your first fall frost
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- 1 in / week
- Planting depth
- 0.25 in
- Soil pH
- 6 to 7.5
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Spacing
- 12 to 18 in apart, rows 24 in
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: cabbage root maggots.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- How to Grow Brussel Sprouts in Your Garden
Utah State University Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-11.
- Vegetable Growing Guides: Brussels sprouts
Cornell University Home Gardening. Supports fall direct-sowing timing (normalized). Checked 2026-06-11.