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Can You Grow Brussels Sprouts in Texas?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Grows well here

Brussels sprouts grow here with a long enough frost-free season — frost actually improves them.

Plant zones

3a–9a

Texas last frost

mid-February

Texas first frost

early December

Days to harvest

90–180 days

When to plant Brussels Sproutses in Texas

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

May 16 – Aug 14

Dates are approximate, based on Texas's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts have a long season but reward patience — sprouts actually improve after a light frost.

Start indoors 8 weeks before last frost. Plant in the sunniest spot. Needs a long season — start early. Frost improves flavour. Stake in exposed positions against autumn winds.

Full brussels sprouts growing guide →

Gardening in Texas

Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.