What Can Grow in Rutland, VT

Rutland in central Vermont has a cooler continental climate in a mountain valley.

Rutland, VT is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b. The growing season lasts about 130 days, with last frost around May 15 and first fall frost around September 22. Top crops include potatoes, kale, cabbage.

4bUSDA Zone
130 daysFrost-Free
May 15Last Frost
September 22First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Rutland
potatoeskalecabbagebeetscarrotsbeans
💡 Planting Tips

Mountain valley location. Focus on cold-hardy crops. Short season demands planning.

🌱
Shop seeds matched to your zone Burpee, Park Seed, and more — curated for your growing conditions.
Shop Seeds →
🔗 More Resources
📍 Full Zone 4b Guide 🌎 Vermont Planting Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Rutland, VT is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. Rutland in central Vermont has a cooler continental climate in a mountain valley.

The average last spring frost in Rutland is around May 15. The first fall frost typically arrives around September 22, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 130 days.

Rutland's Zone 4b climate supports growing potatoes, kale, cabbage, beets, carrots, beans. Mountain valley location. Focus on cold-hardy crops. Short season demands planning.

In Rutland, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of May 15. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.