This variety thrives in cool weather, developing tight, flavorful sprouts along tall stalks as temperatures drop. Dimitri performs best when planted for fall harvest, allowing the cool conditions to sweeten and firm the sprouts for optimal taste and texture. The plants thrive in full sun and fertile, well-draining soil with consistent moisture, making them well suited for raised beds and traditional garden plots. Gardeners appreciate Dimitri for its predictable maturity, excellent cold tolerance, and ability to produce high-quality sprouts even in challenging late-season weather. Variety Details Plant type: Annual Growth habit: Upright Crop category: Cabbage Kitchen profile: This variety thrives in cool weather, developing tight, flavorful sprouts along tall stalks as temperatures drop. Product format: Seed packet Sowing & Growing Soil Temperature: 55-75°F Planting Depth: 1/4" Germination: 7-14 Days Height at Maturity: 24"-36" Days to Maturity: 90-120 Days Sun/Shade: Full Sun Spacing After Thinning: 18"-24" Schedule Dimitri Brussels Sprouts for the cool-season planting window appropriate to your climate. Start seed in a protected setting or direct sow when the product record allows, then thin or transplant so each plant has room to develop. Check moisture at root depth and adjust irrigation to weather and soil rather than a universal schedule. As maturity approaches, inspect head, stem, or leaf development according to the crop type and harvest at the preferred size and firmness. For additional cool-season crops and long-growing brassicas that complement Brussels sprouts, browse our Vegetable & Flower Seeds collection, where you’ll find kale, cabbage, cauliflower, and hardy root vegetables. Before sowing Dimitri Brussels Sprouts, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window. Explore related options in our how to grow sprouts.
