What Can Grow in Vermont (VT)

Vermont's short growing season concentrates on cold-hardy crops and legendary maple trees. Good fruit production in sheltered valleys.

Vermont spans USDA zones 3b to 5b. The primary zone is 4b, with a growing season of 135 days. Top crops include potatoes, kale, cabbage, beets.

4bPrimary Zone
135 daysAvg Growing Season
5Zones Present
3Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Vermont
3b4a4b5a5b
🥕 Top Vegetables
potatoeskalecabbagebeetscarrots
🍎 Top Fruits
applesblueberriesstrawberriesraspberriesplums
🌸 Top Flowers
lupineblack-eyed Susansconeflowerspeonies
🌳 Top Trees
sugar mapleAmerican beechyellow birchwhite ash
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid continental. Cold winters and warm summers. High snowfall. Good rainfall.

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🏙️ Cities in Vermont
Burlington
Zone 5a
Rutland
Zone 4b
Montpelier
Zone 4b

Frequently Asked Questions

Vermont spans USDA hardiness zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b. The most common zone across the state is 4b. Humid continental. Cold winters and warm summers. High snowfall. Good rainfall.

In Vermont, excellent vegetables to grow include potatoes, kale, cabbage, beets, carrots. The growing season of 135 days allows for a productive single season.

Vermont is well suited for growing apples, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, plums. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

Vermont's growing season averages 135 days. Humid continental. Cold winters and warm summers. High snowfall. Good rainfall. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.