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When to Plant Brussels Sprout in Clementon, New Jersey (08021)

Location

Clementon, New Jersey

ZIP Code

08021

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Based on last frost Sunday, April 5, 2026 · Zone 7b

Pro tip: Start Brussels Sprout seeds indoors 12 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 5, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Days to Maturity 84 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 1-7 days

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🔴 Difficult
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Allow some sprouts to open into flowers. Harvest seed pods in summer/fall when dry.

Processing

Thresh dry pods, winnow to separate seeds from chaff.

Seed Viability

Up to 5 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

B. oleracea — crosses freely with other cole crops. Biennial nature makes isolation especially challenging.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Brussels Sprout in Clementon, New Jersey? +

In Clementon (Zone 7b), start Brussels Sprout seeds indoors around Sunday, January 11, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 5, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Clementon, New Jersey? +

The average last spring frost date for Clementon, New Jersey (ZIP 08021) is around Sunday, April 5, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 7b.

How long does Brussels Sprout take to grow? +

Brussels Sprout typically matures in about 84 days from transplanting. In Clementon, that means you can expect harvest around Sunday, April 5, 2026 plus 84 days.

Should I start Brussels Sprout indoors or direct sow in New Jersey? +

Brussels Sprout should be started indoors 12 weeks before your last frost date. In Clementon, that means starting around Sunday, January 11, 2026.

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Growing Brussels Sprout in Zone 7b

Brussels Sprout (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) is a popular garden vegetable. In Clementon, New Jersey, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Brussels Sprout seedlings outdoors around Sunday, April 5, 2026, about 0 weeks after your last frost date.