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.