Frost Dates & Planting Calendars in Vermont
In Vermont, the average last spring frost ranges from April 29 in Burlington to May 20 in Morristown, and the average first fall frost from September 27 in Rutland to October 15 in Winooski. Pick a city for its full frost-date summary and 42-crop planting calendar.
| City | Last Spring Frost (typical) | First Fall Frost (typical) | Growing Season | USDA Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | April 29 | October 15 | 169 days | 5b |
| South Burlington | April 29 | October 15 | 169 days | 5a |
| Colchester | May 2 | October 11 | 160 days | 5b |
| Rutland | May 15 | September 27 | 132 days | 5a |
| Essex Junction | May 2 | October 11 | 160 days | 5a |
| Hartford | May 9 | October 6 | 148 days | 5a |
| Bennington | May 11 | October 2 | 143 days | 5b |
| Barre | May 16 | September 29 | 136 days | 5a |
| Williston | April 29 | October 15 | 169 days | 5a |
| Montpelier | May 5 | October 9 | 157 days | 4b |
| St Johnsbury | May 13 | October 3 | 143 days | 4b |
| Brattleboro | May 14 | October 1 | 138 days | 5b |
| Winooski | April 29 | October 15 | 169 days | 5a |
| Saint Albans | May 1 | October 12 | 161 days | 5a |
| Middlebury (village) | May 5 | October 3 | 151 days | 5a |
| Saint Johnsbury | May 13 | October 3 | 143 days | 4b |
| Morristown | May 20 | September 28 | 129 days | 4b |
| Lyndon | May 13 | October 3 | 143 days | 4b |
| Rockingham | May 9 | October 2 | 146 days | 5b |
| Newport | May 14 | September 30 | 138 days | 4b |
When to Plant in Vermont
- Tomatoes
- 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