When to plant lemon balm in Vermont
Vermont spans USDA zones 5a–5b, so the right time to plant lemon balm shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 29 in Burlington to May 15 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 29 – May 13 |
| South Burlington | 5a | April 29 | October 15 | April 29 – May 13 |
| Rutland | 5a | May 15 | September 27 | May 15 – May 29 |
| Essex Junction | 5a | May 2 | October 11 | May 2 – May 16 |
Lemon Balm in Vermont: FAQ
When can I plant lemon balm in Vermont?
Across Vermont, the time to transplant lemon balm spans roughly April 29 in Burlington to May 15 in Rutland, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the lemon balm planting date vary across Vermont?
Yes. Vermont publishes 4 cities with their own frost dates, so the right lemon balm 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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