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Can You Grow Onion in Vermont?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Onions grow well here — plant sets or transplants in early spring for a summer harvest.
Plant zones
Vermont last frost
Vermont first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Onions in Vermont
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Vermont's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Onion
Onions are a staple crop that stores well and can be grown as sets transplants or from seed.
Growing from sets is easiest for beginners. Plant in early spring — onions are frost-tolerant. Day-length sensitive — choose short-day long-day or day-neutral varieties based on your latitude.
Gardening in Vermont
Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Onion in Vermont?
Onions grow well here — plant sets or transplants in early spring for a summer harvest.
What zone is Vermont?
Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Onions in Vermont?
Plant Onions around mid-April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jul 14 – Aug 13.