When to Plant Tomatoes in Vermont
In a typical Vermont location, start seeds indoors Mar 14 – Mar 28, then transplant outdoors May 16 – May 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as May 6 in Burlington and as late as May 27 in Morristown.
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant out 1-2 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed.
Tomatoes Planting Dates by City
| City | Start indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 6 – May 13 |
| South Burlington | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 6 – May 13 |
| Colchester | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 9 – May 16 |
| Rutland | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 22 – May 29 |
| Essex Junction | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 9 – May 16 |
| Hartford | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | May 16 – May 23 |
| Bennington | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | May 18 – May 25 |
| Barre | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 23 – May 30 |
| Williston | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 6 – May 13 |
| Montpelier | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | May 12 – May 19 |
| St Johnsbury | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | May 20 – May 27 |
| Brattleboro | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 21 – May 28 |
| Winooski | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 6 – May 13 |
| Saint Albans | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 8 – May 15 |
| Middlebury (village) | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | May 12 – May 19 |
| Saint Johnsbury | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | May 20 – May 27 |
| Morristown | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | May 27 – Jun 3 |
| Lyndon | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | May 20 – May 27 |
| Rockingham | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | May 16 – May 23 |
| Newport | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 21 – 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 tomatoes in Vermont?
In a typical Vermont location, start seeds indoors Mar 14 – Mar 28, then transplant outdoors May 16 – May 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as May 6 in Burlington and as late as May 27 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 tomatoes take to grow?
Tomatoes typically take 60–85 days from planting to harvest. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant out 1-2 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed.
Other Crops in Vermont
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- 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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