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When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Grand County, UT

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.

Grand County, Utah is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 19 and the first fall frost is October 13, giving you a growing season of approximately 177 days.

At an elevation of 5,415 feet, Grand County receives approximately 23.1 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 91°F, providing good warmth for Brussels Sprouts during the growing season.

Grand County, UT (Zone 6b) Moderate season
177 days
Last Spring Frost April 19
177 growing days
First Fall Frost October 13

Grand County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Brussels Sprouts Planting Timeline — Grand County, UT

Brussels Sprouts Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 15 Mar 15 – Mar 29
Transplant Outdoors April 19 Apr 19 – May 3
Direct Sow April 5 Apr 5 – Apr 26
Harvest July 19 Jul 19 – Sep 13
Fall Sowing August 4 Aug 4 – Aug 18

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Start Indoors
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May Transplant Outdoors
June
July Harvest
August Fall Sowing Harvest
September 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 6b

📆 Growing Season

177 days in Grand County

Growing Tips for Grand 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 Grand County, UT?

Grand County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 19. Plan your Brussels Sprouts planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Grand County, UT?

Grand County, Utah is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 19 and first fall frost is October 13.

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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 Grand County, UT. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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