When to Plant Lettuce in Vermont
In a typical Vermont location, sow outdoors Apr 11 – Apr 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 1 in Burlington and as late as Apr 22 in Morristown. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 8 – Aug 22.
Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.
Lettuce Planting Dates by City
| City | Direct sow | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| South Burlington | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Colchester | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Rutland | Apr 17 – May 1 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Essex Junction | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Hartford | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Bennington | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Barre | Apr 18 – May 2 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Williston | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Montpelier | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| St Johnsbury | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Brattleboro | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Winooski | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Saint Albans | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Middlebury (village) | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Saint Johnsbury | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Morristown | Apr 22 – May 6 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Lyndon | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Rockingham | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Newport | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Aug 5 – Aug 19 |
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 lettuce in Vermont?
In a typical Vermont location, sow outdoors Apr 11 – Apr 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 1 in Burlington and as late as Apr 22 in Morristown. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 8 – Aug 22.
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 lettuce take to grow?
Lettuce typically take 45–60 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.
Other Crops in Vermont
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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