When to plant Lettuce in Vermont
In spring, from Apr 1 – June 1 in Burlington to Apr 15 – June 15 in Rutland.
In fall, from June 1 – Aug 1 in Rutland to July 15 – Sept 1 in South Burlington.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | Apr 1 – June 1 | July 15 – Sept 1 |
| Essex Junction | Apr 1 – June 1 | July 15 – Sept 1 |
| Rutland | Apr 15 – June 15 | June 1 – Aug 1 |
| South Burlington | Apr 1 – June 1 | July 15 – Sept 1 |
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 leaf lettuce.