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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Custer County, OK

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are a cold-hardy brassica that produces miniature cabbage-like heads along a tall stalk. Flavor improves after a light frost.

Custer County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 8 and the first fall frost is October 31, giving you a growing season of approximately 206 days.

At an elevation of 767 feet, Custer County receives approximately 31.6 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 89°F, providing good warmth for Brussels Sprouts during the growing season.

Custer County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
206 days
Last Spring Frost April 8
206 growing days
First Fall Frost October 31

Custer County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Brussels Sprouts Planting Timeline — Custer County, OK

Brussels Sprouts Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 4 Mar 4 – Mar 18
Transplant Outdoors April 8 Apr 8 – Apr 22
Direct Sow March 25 Mar 25 – Apr 15
Harvest July 8 Jul 8 – Sep 2
Fall Sowing August 22 Aug 22 – Sep 5

Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Start Indoors Direct Sow
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May
June
July Harvest
August Fall Sowing Harvest
September Fall Sowing Harvest
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

90–130 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

206 days in Custer County

Growing Tips for Custer County

Start seeds indoors 12-14 weeks before first fall frost. Stake tall plants to prevent toppling. Remove lower leaves as sprouts develop to improve air circulation.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Tomatoes
  • Strawberries

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Brussels Sprouts in Custer County, OK?

Custer County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 8. Plan your Brussels Sprouts planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Custer County, OK?

Custer County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 8 and first fall frost is October 31.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Custer County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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