Vegetable · Charlotte, NC

🟢 Brussels sprouts

Need a long cool finish. Poor choice if your fall stays hot.

Assorted vegetables on a wooden table
Ella Olsson / Pexels

Suitability: 94/100 · Excellent choice

Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~2.5 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Moderate
Plant Feb–Aug · Harvest May–Nov

Expected harvest: 6–15 lb
Grocery equivalent: $15–$39
Estimated garden cost: $28–$54
Potential savings: $-39–$10/year