Gather the Last Harvest. Brussels sprouts survive a few frosts, but when temperatures drop below 20 degrees, the plant stops producing new sprouts, and any remaining sprouts are damaged by the cold.

Growing Brussels Sprouts Through Winter. If you live in a place with milder winters, you may want to wait until as late as March to harvest to get the best-tasting sprouts possible.

Hardy and resilient, Brussels sprouts are a popular member of the Brassica family and are delicious roasted, sautéed, grilled, or shaved raw in a salad. Homegrown Brussels sprouts are the ...

To grow Brussels sprouts in the garden, plant in midsummer for a late autumn harvest. Sow seed a half inch deep, 12-15 inches apart with 24-30 inches between rows.

By the 13th century, people around Brussels were growing the stalks that sprouted these small cabbage heads. After a few more centuries, farmers grew the Brussels sprouts we know today.

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