What Can Grow in Burlington, VT

Burlington on Lake Champlain has lake-moderated temperatures giving it the best growing conditions in Vermont.

Burlington, VT is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season lasts about 142 days, with last frost around May 8 and first fall frost around October 8. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, beans.

5aUSDA Zone
142 daysFrost-Free
May 8Last Frost
October 8First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Burlington
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💡 Planting Tips

Lake Champlain moderation. Start seeds indoors February. Plant warm crops May 10.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Burlington, VT is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. Burlington on Lake Champlain has lake-moderated temperatures giving it the best growing conditions in Vermont.

The average last spring frost in Burlington is around May 8. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 8, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 142 days.

Burlington's Zone 5a climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, beans, broccoli, kale, potatoes. Lake Champlain moderation. Start seeds indoors February. Plant warm crops May 10.

In Burlington, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of May 8. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.