When to plant garlic chives in Vermont
Vermont spans USDA zones 5a–5b, so the right time to plant garlic chives 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 |
Garlic Chives in Vermont: FAQ
When can I plant garlic chives in Vermont?
Across Vermont, the time to transplant garlic chives spans roughly April 15 in Burlington to May 1 in Rutland, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the garlic chives planting date vary across Vermont?
Yes. Vermont publishes 4 cities with their own frost dates, so the right garlic chives planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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