Vermont: Vegetable Planting Calendar
Planting vegetable seeds or transplants at the correct time is important for getting the most out of your garden. Knowing your first and last frost dates will help you start your vegetable seeds at the right time.
Vermont is in USDA plant hardiness zones 3-5.

Vermont Last & First Frost Dates
City | Last Frost Date | First Frost Date |
Barre | 6/9 | 9/12 |
Burlington | 4/28 | 10/12 |
Montpelier | 6/9 | 9/12 |
Rutland | 5/12 | 10/6 |
South Burlington | 4/28 | 10/12 |
Winooski | 5/13 | 9/28 |
*Based on statistics there is a 10% chance that frost will occur before or after these dates. Watch your local weather for more accurate dates.
Vermont on average has approximately 155 days between the last and first frost. Follow the planting schedules below for when to plant tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables.
Zone 3 Planting Schedule

Zone 4 Planting Schedule

Zone 5 Planting Schedule
