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.

In Sheffield Lake you can figure out when you can plant brussels sprouts by checking out 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.

Brussels Sprouts can survive in a little bit of cold which tells us that you can plant them a bit earlier in the year than other frost tender plants.

The earliest that you can plant brussels sprouts in Sheffield Lake is February. However, you really should wait until March 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 September. Any later than that and your brussels sprouts may not have a chance to grow to maturity. You can get started a little bit earlier by starting your brussels sprouts indoors.

Last Frost Date

In Sheffield Lake the average date of last frost happens on April 15. You can expect an average low temperature of -10°F in the coldest months of winter.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Sheffield Lake may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Sheffield Lake there is a last frost after April 15 so be sure to be ready to protect your brussels sprouts in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Sheffield Lake

Here is the info for USDA Zone 6a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-10°F
Highest Expected Low	-5°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -5°F.

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