When to plant Brussels sprouts in District of Columbia

In spring, Mar 1 – 20 in Washington.

In fall, Aug 1 – Sept 1 in Washington.

Dates are for setting out plants. USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.

Brussels sprouts planting dates by place in District of Columbia
PlaceSpringFall
WashingtonMar 1 – 20Aug 1 – Sept 1

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for brussels sprouts.