§ When to plant · Vermont · Checked Sept 2026
In Burlington, tender crops like tomatoes and peppers can go out around May 11, and frost has historically passed 9 years in 10 by May 23. Cool-season crops go in from February, and again from October for fall.
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§ 010 · Frost dates
Based on NOAA's 1991–2020 station records, with adjustments for tender crops.
| City · NOAA station | Last frost, on average | Plant tender crops from | Frost is over, 9 of 10 years by | Fall frost possible from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BarreBARRE MONTPELIER AIRPORT · 6 km | May 16 | May 30May 30 | Jun 12 | Sep 16 |
| Bellows FallsWALPOLE 2S NEPP · 11 km | May 8 | May 23May 23 | Jun 6 | Sep 22 |
| BurlingtonBURLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · 8 km | Apr 29 | May 11May 11 | May 23 | Oct 2 |
| Enosburg FallsENOSBURG FALLS · 1 km | May 14 | May 27May 27 | Jun 9 | Sep 18 |
| Essex JunctionESSEX JUNCTION 1 N · 2 km | May 2 | May 16May 16 | May 30 | Sep 30 |
| JohnsonJOHNSON 2 N · 2 km | May 9 | May 24May 24 | Jun 7 | Sep 19 |
| LudlowCAVENDISH · 8 km | May 16 | May 29May 29 | Jun 10 | Sep 16 |
| MontpelierMONTPELIER 2 · 3 km | May 5 | May 18May 18 | May 31 | Sep 28 |
| MorrisvilleMORRISVILLE STOWE STATE AIRPORT · 3 km | May 20 | Jun 2June 2 | Jun 14 | Sep 14 |
| NewportNEWPORT · 2 km | May 14 | May 27May 27 | Jun 8 | Sep 17 |
| North BenningtonBENNINGTON MORSE ST AIRPORT · 3 km | May 11 | May 25May 25 | Jun 7 | Sep 19 |
| OrleansNEWPORT · 16 km | May 14 | May 27May 27 | Jun 8 | Sep 17 |
| PoultneyWHITEHALL · 14 km | Apr 30 | May 12May 12 | May 24 | Sep 28 |
| RutlandRUTLAND · 2 km | May 15 | May 28May 28 | Jun 10 | Sep 13 |
| South BurlingtonBURLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · 4 km | Apr 29 | May 11May 11 | May 23 | Oct 2 |
| St. AlbansST ALBANS RADIO · 5 km | May 1 | May 14May 14 | May 26 | Sep 28 |
| SwantonST ALBANS RADIO · 8 km | May 1 | May 14May 14 | May 26 | Sep 28 |
| VergennesVERGENNES · 1 km | Apr 30 | May 11May 11 | May 22 | Oct 2 |
| WinooskiBURLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · 4 km | Apr 29 | May 11May 11 | May 23 | Oct 2 |
| WoodstockWOODSTOCK · 1 km | May 13 | May 25May 25 | Jun 6 | Sep 20 |
Vermont's 20 largest cities (U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates), A to Z, each with its nearest NOAA station and the distance to it. Search any town to get its nearest station. "Plant tender crops from" is halfway between the average last frost and the date frost is over 9 years in 10; if frost is in the forecast after it, wait until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
§ 020 · What to plant
Planting windows from Vermont's Cooperative Extension Service. Filter by season or crop group; every view has its own link.
Link to this view getezina.com/when-to-plant/vermont/
§ 030 · Crop by crop
Each crop has its own link, like #tomatoes. Tender crops wait for the frost dates above; succession crops are sown again every few weeks for a steady harvest.
Asparagus officinalis
Perennial
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): set out transplants Mar–Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): set out transplants Apr.
Source: University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Beta vulgaris
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): sow Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): sow Apr–May.
Ready in about 58 days; sow again every 6 weeks.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled); University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): start seed indoors Feb–Mar; set out transplants Mar–Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): start seed indoors Feb–Mar; set out transplants Apr.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 65 from transplants.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled); University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): start seed indoors Feb–Mar.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): start seed indoors Feb–Mar.
Ready in about 130 days from seed, 100 from transplants.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): start seed indoors Feb–Mar; set out transplants Mar–Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): start seed indoors Feb–Mar; set out transplants Apr.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 80 from transplants.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled); University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucumis melo
Tender
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): plant May.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): plant May–Jun.
Ready in about 80 days from seed, 70 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about May 11 in Burlington. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Daucus carota
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): sow Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): sow Apr–May.
Ready in about 70 days; sow again every 7 weeks.
Source: University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): start seed indoors Feb–Mar; set out transplants Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): start seed indoors Feb–Mar; set out transplants Apr–May.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 68 from transplants.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled); University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): start seed indoors Feb–Mar; sow Mar–Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): start seed indoors Feb–Mar; sow Apr.
Ready in about 65 days from seed, 55 from transplants.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled); University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucumis sativus
TenderSuccession sow
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): plant May.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): plant May–Jun.
Ready in about 58 days from seed, 50 from transplants; sow again every 7 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about May 11 in Burlington. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum melongena
Tender
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): start seed indoors Mar; set out transplants May.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): start seed indoors Mar; set out transplants May–Jun.
Ready in about 75 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about May 11 in Burlington. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled); University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium sativum
Cool seasonOverwinters
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): plant Oct.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): plant Oct.
Ready in about 240 days.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Phaseolus vulgaris
TenderSuccession sow
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): sow May–Jun.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): sow May–Jun.
Ready in about 55 days; sow again every 5 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about May 11 in Burlington. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): start seed indoors Feb–Mar.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): start seed indoors Feb–Mar.
Ready in about 60 days from seed, 45 from transplants.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium ampeloprasum
Cool season
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): start seed indoors Feb–Mar.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): start seed indoors Feb–Mar.
Ready in about 130 days from seed, 100 from transplants.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Lactuca sativa
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): start seed indoors Feb–Mar; sow Mar–Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): start seed indoors Feb–Mar; sow Apr.
Ready in about 65 days from seed, 50 from transplants; sow again every 6 weeks.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled); University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica juncea
Cool season
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): sow Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): sow Apr–May.
Ready in about 45 days.
Source: University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium cepa
Cool season
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): start seed indoors Feb; plant Mar–Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): start seed indoors Feb; plant Apr.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 95 from transplants.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled); University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Pastinaca sativa
Cool season
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): sow Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): sow Apr–May.
Ready in about 120 days.
Source: University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Pisum sativum
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): sow Mar–Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): sow Apr.
Ready in about 65 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled); University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Capsicum annuum
Tender
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): start seed indoors Mar; set out transplants May.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): start seed indoors Mar; set out transplants May–Jun.
Ready in about 70 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about May 11 in Burlington. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled); University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum tuberosum
Cool season
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): plant Mar–Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): plant Apr.
Ready in about 100 days.
Source: University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita pepo
Tender
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): plant May.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): plant May–Jun.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 95 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about May 11 in Burlington. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Raphanus sativus
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): sow Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): sow Apr–May.
Ready in about 28 days; sow again every 3 weeks.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled); University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Spinacia oleracea
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): sow Mar–Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): sow Apr.
Ready in about 42 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled); University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita pepo
TenderSuccession sow
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): sow May–Jun.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): sow May–Jun.
Ready in about 50 days from seed, 40 from transplants; sow again every 7 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about May 11 in Burlington. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Zea mays
TenderSuccession sow
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): sow May–Jun.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): sow May–Jun.
Ready in about 78 days; sow again every 6 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about May 11 in Burlington. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Ipomoea batatas
Tender
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): set out transplants May.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): set out transplants May–Jun.
Ready in about 100 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about May 11 in Burlington. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum lycopersicum
Tender
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): start seed indoors Mar; set out transplants May–Jun.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): start seed indoors Mar; set out transplants May–Jun.
Ready in about 75 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about May 11 in Burlington. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled); University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica rapa
Cool seasonSuccession sow
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): sow Mar–Apr.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): sow Apr.
Ready in about 50 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: University of Vermont Extension (Master Gardener program; Dept. of Plant and Soil Science), UVM Extension home-garden handouts and articles with month-stated planting timing (compiled); University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Citrullus lanatus
Tender
Last frost about May 1 (Burlington, South Burlington): plant May.
Last frost about May 15 (Rutland, Barre): plant May–Jun.
Ready in about 85 days from seed, 75 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about May 11 in Burlington. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: University of Vermont Extension, Planting the Garden (frost-relative timing, dated from NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
§ 040 · Questions
On average from about April 29 in Burlington to May 20 in Morrisville. Frost is over 9 years in 10 by May 22 to June 14.
The extension service lists March to June. Tomatoes are frost-tender, so Ezina dates them from about May 11 in Burlington. If frost is in the forecast, wait until it passes.
The extension calendar lists garlic for October.
The latest fall windows on the calendar close in October. Filter by Fall above to see what is still open.
A zone is the coldest winter night, not a frost date. These dates come from NOAA station records and the extension service.
Yes. Run Ezina Dig on your address and your bed plans are dated from that site's own frost records, on iPhone and Android in the contiguous U.S.