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When to plant brussels sprouts in Melbourne

Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the brussels sprouts window:

Sow

September – December

Transplant

Harvest

March – April

Cool temperate zone tip

Melbourne is good Brussels sprouts country. Plant in early summer for autumn and winter harvest.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant brussels sprouts in Melbourne?

In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed September – December. Harvest typically runs March – April.

Can you grow brussels sprouts in Melbourne?

Yes — brussels sprouts grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne is good Brussels sprouts country. Plant in early summer for autumn and winter harvest.