Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to determine your garden schedule. The zone info helps tell us things like average date of last frost and lowest expected temperature for your area.

By reviewing the USDA zone info for Pulaski you will be able to figure out when you can plant brussels sprouts.

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 do ok in mild cold which means that you can plant them a bit earlier in the year than more sensitive plants.

The earliest that you can plant brussels sprouts in Pulaski 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. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your brussels sprouts may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your brussels sprouts indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Pulaski the average date of last frost happens on April 15. You should expect an average low temperature of -5°F in the coldest months of winter.

Since the USDA zone info for Pulaski may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Pulaski you get surprised by a frost after April 15 so just be sure to be ready to protect your brussels sprouts in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Pulaski

Here is the info for USDA Zone 6b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-5°F
Highest Expected Low	0°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -5°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 0°F.

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