When to plant brussels sprouts in Alabama
Alabama spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant brussels sprouts shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville — below are local dates for 70 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | March 24 – April 7 |
| Mobile | 9a | February 21 | December 6 | February 21 – March 7 |
| Birmingham | 8a | March 21 | November 11 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Montgomery | 8b | March 4 | November 18 | March 4 – March 18 |
| Tuscaloosa | 8b | March 18 | November 10 | March 18 – April 1 |
| Hoover | 8a | March 19 | November 8 | March 19 – April 2 |
| Auburn | 8b | March 13 | November 17 | March 13 – March 27 |
| Dothan | 9a | March 1 | November 24 | March 1 – March 15 |
Brussels Sprouts in Alabama: FAQ
When can I plant brussels sprouts in Alabama?
Across Alabama, the time to transplant brussels sprouts spans roughly February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the brussels sprouts planting date vary across Alabama?
Yes. Alabama publishes 70 cities with their own frost dates, so the right brussels sprouts planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does brussels sprouts take to grow in Alabama?
Brussels Sprouts takes about 90–110 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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