When to plant Asparagus in Vermont

In spring, from Mar 20 – Apr 15 in Burlington to Apr 10 – 30 in Rutland.

In fall, Oct 20 – Nov 15.

Dates are for setting out plants. USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.

Asparagus planting dates by place in Vermont
PlaceSpringFall
BurlingtonMar 20 – Apr 15Oct 20 – Nov 15Now
Essex JunctionMar 20 – Apr 15Oct 20 – Nov 15Now
RutlandApr 10 – 30Not listed
South BurlingtonMar 20 – Apr 15Oct 20 – Nov 15Now

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for asparagus.