Sutton, VT frost dates
Last spring frostJun 1median date
First fall frostSep 13median date
Growing season104 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone4bZone 4b
How Sutton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Sutton falls between May 19 and June 15, a 27-day window. The first fall frost falls between August 30 and September 28.
- The median last frost is 19 days later than the Vermont median of May 13.
- Its 104-day growing season is among the shortest of the 286 Vermont places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 24 days later than the zone 4b median of May 8. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 4b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 209 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 19 |
| 50% (median) | June 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 15 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | August 30 |
| 50% (median) | September 13 |
| 90% (late) | September 28 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Sutton, VT
Sutton, VT frost dates — last frost Jun 1, first frost Sep 13, zone 4b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 26
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Apr 20 to May 4Transplant outside: Jun 22 to Jul 6Sow outdoors: Jun 22 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Apr 20 to May 4Transplant outside: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Jun 21 to Jul 12
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 22Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 8
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 19
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 1
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 15Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 19
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 29
Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jul 6
Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Oct 4
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Sutton, VT
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 11 – May 25 | May 4 – Jun 8 | Jul 19 – Aug 16 |
| Kale | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 4 – May 18 | May 4 – May 18 | Jul 5 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 11 – May 25 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | — |
| Basil | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Jun 21 – Jul 12 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 27 – Jun 8 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cucumbers | May 4 – May 11 | Jun 15 – Jun 22 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 4 – May 11 | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 104 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 4 – May 11 | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 4 – May 11 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 11 – Jun 8 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 11 – Jun 8 | Jul 5 – Jul 19 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 11 – Jun 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 18 – Jun 15 | Jul 5 – Jul 19 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 18 – Jun 8 | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 8 – Jun 29 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 104 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 15 – Jul 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Aug 30 – Oct 4 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Sutton 2ne, VT weather station, 2 km away (elevation 1,001 ft (305 m)).
Frost dates near Sutton
- West Burke Jun 1 · Sep 13
- East Burke May 30 · Sep 16
- Sheffield May 9 · Oct 1
- Lyndonville May 9 · Oct 1
- Lyndon Center May 9 · Oct 1
- East Haven May 30 · Sep 16
- Glover May 9 · Oct 1
- Barton Jun 1 · Sep 13
- Lyndon May 13 · Oct 3
- East Charleston May 19 · Sep 29
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sutton, VT?
The median last spring frost in Sutton, VT is June 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 15, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Sutton, VT?
The median first fall frost is September 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before August 30.
How long is the growing season in Sutton, VT?
About 104 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Sutton, VT?
Sutton, VT is in USDA hardiness zone 4b.