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Can You Grow Zucchini in Vermont?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

Zucchini thrives here and is one of the easiest most productive crops you can grow.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Vermont last frost

mid-April

Vermont first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Zucchinis in Vermont

Start indoors

Mar 25

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

May 30 – Jun 14

Dates are approximate, based on Vermont's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Zucchini

One of the most productive garden plants — a single zucchini plant can yield more than a family can eat at peak season.

Direct sow after last frost. Give each plant 2-4 sq metres of space. Water at the base to prevent fungal disease. Pick frequently to keep the plant producing.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Zucchini in Vermont?

Zucchini thrives here and is one of the easiest most productive crops you can grow.

What zone is Vermont?

Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Zucchinis in Vermont?

Plant Zucchinis around mid-April (start indoors Mar 25), harvest May 30 – Jun 14.