When to plant sweet potato in Vermont
Vermont spans USDA zones 5a–5b, so the right time to plant sweet potato shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about May 20 in Burlington to June 5 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 | May 20 – June 3 |
| South Burlington | 5a | April 29 | October 15 | May 20 – June 3 |
| Rutland | 5a | May 15 | September 27 | June 5 – June 19 |
| Essex Junction | 5a | May 2 | October 11 | May 23 – June 6 |
Sweet Potato in Vermont: FAQ
When can I plant sweet potato in Vermont?
Across Vermont, the time to transplant sweet potato spans roughly May 20 in Burlington to June 5 in Rutland, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the sweet potato planting date vary across Vermont?
Yes. Vermont publishes 4 cities with their own frost dates, so the right sweet potato 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 sweet potato take to grow in Vermont?
Sweet Potato takes about 90–120 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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