When to plant Lima beans in Vermont
In spring, from May 15 – June 15 in Burlington to May 25 – June 15 in Rutland.
In fall, June 1 – 15.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | May 15 – June 15 | June 1 – 15 |
| Essex Junction | May 15 – June 15 | June 1 – 15 |
| Rutland | May 25 – June 15 | June 1 – 15 |
| South Burlington | May 15 – June 15 | June 1 – 15 |
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 lima beans.