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South Burlington, VT planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in South Burlington, VT (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 29, 2026 9 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 15, 202612 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 10, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before South Burlington, VT’s first frost (~Oct 15, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in South Burlington, VT

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ZIP codes in South Burlington

05403

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in South Burlington, VT (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.