White Sprouting

Family: Brassicaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Feather-light sprout clusters emerge in a clean, pale green-white glow, tender as fresh lace and sweetly vegetal with a gentle, nutty finish.

White Sprouting forms a succession of tight, upright heads that stay crisp and pleasantly mild, ideal for turning into vibrant springtime greens. Grow it for abundant sprouting over a long season—your beds rewarded with delicate texture and continuous harvests for salads, quick sauté-style dishes, and bright, simple sauces.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Upright

Botanical illustration of White Sprouting

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White Sprouting Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 27th	May 18th	Aug 1st – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 17th	May 8th	Jul 22nd – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 17th	May 8th	Jul 22nd – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 21st	May 12th	Jul 26th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 17th	May 8th	Jul 22nd – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 15th	May 6th	Jul 20th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Apr 10th	May 1st	Jul 15th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Apr 6th	Apr 27th	Jul 11th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Apr 3rd	Apr 24th	Jul 8th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 28th	Apr 18th	Jul 2nd – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 23rd	Apr 13th	Jun 27th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Mar 13th	Apr 3rd	Jun 17th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Mar 4th	Mar 25th	Jun 8th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 23rd	Mar 16th	May 30th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Feb 6th	Feb 27th	May 13th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Jan 12th	Feb 2nd	Apr 18th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	40
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	32
Harden Off (days)	6

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

White Sprouting broccoli gives you tight, pale florets that eat like fresh lace—tender but still crisp—so it doesn’t need heavy-handed cooking to taste good. Use it fast and finish with acid or fat (lemon, olive oil, butter) to keep the mild, nutty sweetness from slipping toward bitterness.

Best Uses

quick sauté until just glossy and hot—keep the bite
raw or lightly dressed salads where they stay crisp
steamed and finished with butter or olive oil and lemon
stir-fry add-ins for a springy, delicate texture

Flavor Profile

sweetly vegetal feather-tender crunch gentle nutty finish mild, clean bitterness (no harsh bite)

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic olive oil butter parmesan sesame oil

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Brassica oleracea var. italica (white sprouting) and how can I control it?

Check regularly for cabbage white butterflies and caterpillars (pieris) because they rapidly chew through developing shoots. Cover seedlings and emerging sprouts with fine netting or row cover before butterflies fly, and hand-pick caterpillars as soon as you see them. If you notice leaf yellowing and a sooty, gray mold or slimy rot in damp conditions, remove affected leaves promptly and improve airflow by keeping the bed free of debris.

How often should I water white sprouting (Brassica oleracea var. italica) during the main growing phase?

During active growth toward 75 days, keep the soil consistently evenly moist—typically about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, adjusted for rainfall and heat. Water deeply to wet the root zone, and avoid letting the soil dry out fully between waterings because brassicas are prone to stress and poor, inconsistent sprout development. In hot spells, split that weekly amount into 2–3 watering sessions to maintain steady moisture.

How do I know when white sprouting (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the thick, tightly packed white shoots reach usable size and are firm, typically around 75 days from sowing/establishment. The shoots should be tall enough to cut cleanly at the base without pulling the plant, and the surface should look fresh and solid rather than loosening or turning yellow. Cut individual shoots as they mature to encourage a second flush if the plants remain healthy.