When to plant fennel (bulb) in Vermont
Vermont spans USDA zones 5a–5b, so the right time to plant fennel (bulb) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 15 in Burlington to May 1 in Rutland — below are local dates for 4 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 5b | April 29 | October 15 | April 15 – April 29 |
| South Burlington | 5a | April 29 | October 15 | April 15 – April 29 |
| Rutland | 5a | May 15 | September 27 | May 1 – May 15 |
| Essex Junction | 5a | May 2 | October 11 | April 18 – May 2 |
Fennel (Bulb) in Vermont: FAQ
When can I plant fennel (bulb) in Vermont?
Across Vermont, the time to transplant fennel (bulb) spans roughly April 15 in Burlington to May 1 in Rutland, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the fennel (bulb) planting date vary across Vermont?
Yes. Vermont publishes 4 cities with their own frost dates, so the right fennel (bulb) planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does fennel (bulb) take to grow in Vermont?
Fennel (Bulb) takes about 65–90 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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