When to plant brussels sprouts in North Dakota

Brussels sprouts
Plant out in Fargo
Apr 20–May 4

Across North Dakota the window opens between April 20 and May 7. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Start indoors, Fargo
Mar 9–Mar 23
Plant out, Fargo
Apr 20–May 4
Fall planting, Fargo
Jun 12–Jun 26
Last frost, Fargo
May 4

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost; plant out up to 2 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 14–16 weeks before the first frost. Sprouts taste best after a few frosts. Plan the harvest for late fall.

Brussels sprouts planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FargoApr 20–May 4
BismarckApr 26–May 10
Grand ForksApr 26–May 10
MinotApr 26–May 10
West FargoApr 20–May 4
WillistonMay 7–May 21
DickinsonMay 6–May 20
MandanApr 29–May 13

Questions

When should I plant brussels sprouts in North Dakota?

In Fargo, plant out from April 20 to May 4. Across North Dakota the window opens between April 20 and May 7, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost; plant out up to 2 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 14–16 weeks before the first frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Frost dates for every city in North Dakota