When to plant garlic in Vermont
Vermont spans USDA zones 5a–5b, so the right time to plant garlic shifts by weeks across the state. The window to plant for fall/overwintering runs from about August 30 in Rutland to September 17 in Burlington — below are local dates for 4 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Fall-plant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 5b | April 29 | October 15 | September 17 – October 1 |
| South Burlington | 5a | April 29 | October 15 | September 17 – October 1 |
| Rutland | 5a | May 15 | September 27 | August 30 – September 13 |
| Essex Junction | 5a | May 2 | October 11 | September 13 – September 27 |
Garlic in Vermont: FAQ
When can I plant garlic in Vermont?
Across Vermont, the time to fall-plant garlic spans roughly August 30 in Rutland to September 17 in Burlington, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the garlic planting date vary across Vermont?
Yes. Vermont publishes 4 cities with their own frost dates, so the right garlic 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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