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Early Half · Brussels Sprouts

Zone 10a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Early Half to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDec 19th
Last FrostJan 16th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJan 9th
Harvest BeginsMar 25th
Harvest EndsDec 19th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity75
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)45
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)35
Harden Off (days)6
Expert Note: For best sweetness and compact heads, keep plants evenly moist and avoid heat stress—brussels sprout “sweetness” improves after cool weather starts.