Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to figure out your garden schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

The first chance to plant brussels sprouts in Pico Rivera can be estimated by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Brussels Sprouts

Frost tolerance for brussels sprouts:	Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant:	Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

You can plant brussels sprouts a little earlier in the year because they are moderately cold tolerant.

The earliest that you can plant brussels sprouts in Pico Rivera is January. However, you really should wait until February if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant brussels sprouts and expect a good harvest is probably October. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your brussels sprouts may not have a chance to fully mature. If you are starting your brussels sprouts indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is January 31 in Pico Rivera. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 35°F.

Since the USDA zone info for Pico Rivera may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Pico Rivera there is a last frost after January 31 so just be sure to be ready to cover your brussels sprouts in the event of one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Pico Rivera

Here is the info for USDA Zone 10b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	January 31
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	35°F
Highest Expected Low	40°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 35°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 40°F.

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