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When to Plant Green Beans in Vermont

In a typical Vermont location, sow outdoors May 9 – May 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 29 in Burlington and as late as May 20 in Morristown.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–65 days

Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.

Green Beans Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
BurlingtonApr 29 – May 13
South BurlingtonApr 29 – May 13
ColchesterMay 2 – May 16
RutlandMay 15 – May 29
Essex JunctionMay 2 – May 16
HartfordMay 9 – May 23
BenningtonMay 11 – May 25
BarreMay 16 – May 30
WillistonApr 29 – May 13
MontpelierMay 5 – May 19
St JohnsburyMay 13 – May 27
BrattleboroMay 14 – May 28
WinooskiApr 29 – May 13
Saint AlbansMay 1 – May 15
Middlebury (village)May 5 – May 19
Saint JohnsburyMay 13 – May 27
MorristownMay 20 – Jun 3
LyndonMay 13 – May 27
RockinghamMay 9 – May 23
NewportMay 14 – May 28

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Vermont cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Vermont cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant green beans in Vermont?

In a typical Vermont location, sow outdoors May 9 – May 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 29 in Burlington and as late as May 20 in Morristown.

When is the last frost in Vermont?

The average last spring frost in Vermont ranges from April 29 in Burlington to May 20 in Morristown, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do green beans take to grow?

Green Beans typically take 50–65 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.

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