Louisiana · Garden vegetables

Brussels Sprout season in Louisiana

Louisiana heat spoils the long cool stretch sprouts need — supply is California and Mexico.

Where brussels sprouts really grow

The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the brussels sprout harvest, in the order the peak arrives:

See the whole national sweep — or what Louisiana does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are brussels sprouts grown commercially in Louisiana?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Louisiana heat spoils the long cool stretch sprouts need — supply is California and Mexico.

Where do the brussels sprouts in Louisiana stores come from?

Louisiana heat spoils the long cool stretch sprouts need — supply is California and Mexico. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at Louisiana markets instead?

Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Louisiana calendar always has something honest on the board.