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Johnson, VT — Planting Guide for July

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Johnson gardens in a wet, humid climate (60" annually). Cool-season crops like peas, lettuce, kale, and brassicas thrive in spring and fall. The biggest challenges are fungal disease and humidity-loving pests in summer — leaf spot, blight, squash bugs, vine borers. Drip irrigation (not overhead), wide plant spacing for air circulation, and disease-resistant varieties make the difference.

Drought pressure is moderate (12.2 weeks/year on average). Mulching and drip irrigation pay for themselves quickly.

🌡️ USDA Zone

5a (-20°F to -15°F min)

❄️ Avg. Last Frost

May 8

🍂 Avg. First Frost

October 6

📅 Growing Season

151 days

🌧️ Climate

Humid 60.0" annual

💨 Wind

Calm 4.1 mph avg

🥶 Frost Tier

Regular 0% frost-free years

🏜️ Drought

12.2 wk/yr trend worsening

📍 ZIP Codes

1 ZIP

Johnson, VT Moderate season
151 days
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Last Spring Frost May 8
➔ 151 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost October 6

Johnson Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 5a Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: May 8 First Frost: Oct 6

🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Johnson

105 vegetables matched to Zone 5a with planting dates calibrated for Johnson.

Show all 105 vegetables with dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Aug 14 – Sep 18 80–100
Amaranth Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Aug 21 – Oct 9 90–120
Arugula Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 12 – Aug 14 30–50
Asparagus — — May 22 — — 730–1095
Beets — Apr 24 — Jul 28 Jun 19 – Jul 17 50–70
Belgian Endive Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Aug 28 – Oct 23 110–150
Bitter Melon Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Jul 24 – Sep 4 60–90
Black Beans — May 15 — — Aug 14 – Oct 2 90–120
Bok Choy Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 19 – Jul 24 40–60
Broccoli Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 10 – Aug 21 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 19 – Jul 24 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Aug 7 – Oct 2 90–130
Butternut Squash Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Aug 21 – Sep 25 85–110
Cabbage Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 10 – Sep 4 60–100
Calabash Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Aug 14 – Oct 9 80–120
Carrots — Apr 24 — Jul 28 Jun 26 – Jul 31 60–80
Cauliflower Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 3 – Sep 4 55–100
Celeriac Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Aug 21 – Sep 25 100–120
Celery Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 31 – Sep 25 80–120
Celtuce Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 10 – Aug 21 60–90
Chard Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 3 – Aug 21 50–60
Chickpeas Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 31 – Sep 11 80–110
Chicory Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 10 – Aug 21 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 3 – Jul 31 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Aug 14 – Sep 18 80–100
Collard Greens Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 3 – Sep 4 55–75
Corn — May 15 — — Jul 17 – Sep 11 60–100
Cowpeas — May 15 — — Jul 17 – Aug 28 60–90
Cress Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 May 22 – Jun 12 14–21
Crookneck Squash Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Jul 10 – Aug 7 45–60
Crosne — Apr 24 — Jul 28 Sep 25 – Oct 9 150–200
Cucumber Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Jul 17 – Sep 11 50–70
Daikon — Apr 24 — Jul 28 Jun 19 – Jul 17 50–70
Delicata Squash Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Aug 14 – Sep 18 80–100
Edamame — May 15 — — Jul 31 – Sep 11 75–100
Eggplant Feb 27 May 15 May 22 — Jul 31 – Oct 2 65–85
Endive Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 26 – Jul 31 45–65
Escarole Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 3 – Jul 31 50–70
Fava Beans Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 24 – Sep 4 75–100
Fennel Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Jul 24 – Sep 4 60–90
Garlic — — — Aug 25 Nov 24 – Feb 9 90–240
Green Beans — May 15 — — Jul 10 – Sep 4 50–65
Horseradish — — May 22 — Sep 25 – Nov 6 120–180
Hot Peppers Feb 27 May 15 May 22 — Jul 31 – Nov 6 70–120
Hubbard Squash Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Sep 4 – Oct 9 100–120
Kabocha Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Aug 21 – Sep 18 85–100
Kai Lan Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 26 – Jul 24 45–60
Kale Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 3 – Aug 28 50–70
Kidney Beans — May 15 — — Aug 14 – Sep 18 85–110
Kohlrabi Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 26 – Jul 31 45–65
Komatsuna Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 12 – Jul 17 35–50
Leeks Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Aug 7 – Oct 23 90–150
Lentils Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 31 – Sep 11 80–110
Lettuce Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 12 – Aug 21 30–60
Lima Beans — May 15 — — Jul 17 – Aug 28 60–90
Mache Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 19 – Jul 24 40–60
Melon Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Jul 31 – Sep 18 70–100
Microgreens Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 May 15 – Jun 12 7–21
Mitsuba Apr 3 Apr 24 May 1 Jul 28 Jun 26 – Aug 21 50–70
Mizuna Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 12 – Jul 10 30–45
Mustard Greens Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 12 – Aug 14 30–50
Napa Cabbage Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 3 – Aug 7 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Jul 17 – Aug 14 55–70
Okra Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Jul 17 – Sep 11 50–65
Onion Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Aug 7 – Sep 25 90–120
Pac Choi Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 19 – Jul 17 40–55
Parsnip — Apr 24 — Jul 28 Aug 7 – Sep 18 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Jul 10 – Aug 7 45–60
Peas Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 3 – Aug 28 55–70
Peppers Feb 27 May 15 May 22 — Jul 24 – Oct 2 60–90
Pole Beans Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Jul 17 – Sep 11 55–70
Potatoes Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Jul 31 – Oct 9 70–120
Pumpkin Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Aug 21 – Oct 9 85–120
Purslane Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 19 – Jul 24 40–60
Radicchio Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 10 – Aug 14 60–80
Radish — Apr 24 — Jul 28 May 22 – Jun 12 22–35
Rhubarb — — May 29 — — 365–730
Romanesco Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 24 – Sep 4 75–100
Rutabaga — Apr 24 — Jul 28 Jul 17 – Aug 21 80–100
Salsify — Apr 24 — Jul 28 Aug 7 – Sep 18 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 17 – Sep 11 70–110
Scallions Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 3 – Jul 31 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Jul 24 – Aug 28 60–80
Shallot Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Aug 7 – Sep 25 90–120
Shiso Mar 20 May 15 May 22 — Jul 17 – Sep 11 50–70
Snap Peas Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Jul 17 – Sep 11 55–70
Snow Peas Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jul 3 – Aug 28 50–65
Soybeans — May 15 — — Aug 7 – Oct 2 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Aug 21 – Sep 18 85–100
Spinach Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 12 – Aug 14 35–50
Squash (Summer) Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Jul 10 – Sep 11 45–65
Squash (Winter) Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Aug 14 – Oct 9 80–120
Sunchoke — — May 22 — Sep 11 – Nov 6 110–150
Sweet Corn — May 15 — — Jul 17 – Aug 28 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Aug 21 – Oct 9 90–120
Tatsoi Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 12 – Jul 17 35–50
Tomatillo Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Jul 24 – Oct 2 60–85
Tomatoes Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Jul 24 – Oct 2 60–85
Turnip — Apr 24 — Jul 28 Jun 5 – Jul 10 40–60
Watercress Apr 3 Apr 24 May 8 Jul 28 Jun 19 – Jul 24 40–60
Watermelon Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Jul 31 – Sep 18 70–100
Wax Beans — May 15 — — Jul 10 – Sep 4 50–65
Winter Melon Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Aug 21 – Oct 9 90–120
Yard Long Beans Mar 13 May 15 May 22 — Jul 17 – Aug 28 55–80
Zucchini Apr 3 May 15 May 22 — Jul 10 – Sep 4 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Johnson

27 fruits matched to Zone 5a with planting dates calibrated for Johnson.

Show all 27 fruits with dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — May 29 — Aug 28 – Nov 13 90–180
Aronia — — May 29 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — May 29 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — May 29 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — May 29 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — May 29 — Aug 7 – Sep 11 70–90
Che Fruit — — May 29 — — 1095–1825
Cranberries — — May 29 — — 730–1095
Currants — — May 29 — — 730–1095
Elderberries — — May 29 — — 730–1095
Goji Berries — — May 29 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — May 29 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — May 29 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — May 29 — Aug 7 – Oct 2 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — May 29 — — 1095–1825
Haskaps — — May 29 — — 730–1095
Honeydew — — May 29 — Aug 21 – Oct 2 80–110
Jostaberry — — May 29 — — 730–1095
Lingonberries — — May 29 — — 730–1095
Medlar — — May 29 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — May 29 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — May 29 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — May 29 — — 1095–2555
Quince — — May 29 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — May 29 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — May 29 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — May 29 — Aug 28 – Nov 13 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Johnson

34 herbs matched to Zone 5a with planting dates calibrated for Johnson.

Show all 34 herbs with dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Apr 3 Apr 24 May 1 Jul 28 — 365–730
Anise Apr 3 Apr 24 May 1 Jul 28 Jul 31 – Oct 16 90–120
Basil Mar 20 May 15 May 22 — Jul 17 – Sep 18 50–75
Bee Balm — — May 15 — Aug 14 – Oct 30 90–120
Borage Apr 3 Apr 24 May 1 Jul 28 Jun 26 – Aug 14 50–60
Caraway Apr 3 Apr 24 May 1 Jul 28 — 365–450
Catnip — — May 15 — Jul 17 – Sep 18 60–80
Chamomile Apr 3 Apr 24 May 1 Jul 28 Jul 3 – Sep 11 60–90
Chervil Apr 3 Apr 24 May 1 Jul 28 Jun 12 – Aug 14 40–60
Chives — — May 15 — Jul 17 – Sep 25 60–90
Cilantro Apr 3 Apr 24 May 1 Jul 28 Jun 12 – Aug 14 40–60
Comfrey — — May 15 — Jul 17 – Sep 25 60–90
Cumin Apr 3 Apr 24 May 1 Jul 28 Aug 14 – Oct 16 100–120
Dill Apr 3 Apr 24 May 1 Jul 28 Jun 12 – Aug 14 40–60
Epazote Mar 20 May 15 May 22 — Jul 10 – Sep 4 45–60
Fennel (herb) Apr 3 Apr 24 May 1 Jul 28 Jul 3 – Sep 11 60–90
Feverfew — — May 15 — Aug 14 – Oct 30 90–120
Garlic Chives — — May 15 — Jul 17 – Sep 25 60–90
Horehound — — May 15 — Jul 31 – Sep 25 75–90
Hyssop — — May 15 — Jul 24 – Sep 25 70–90
Lemon Balm — — May 15 — Jul 17 – Sep 4 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — May 15 — Jul 24 – Sep 25 70–90
Lovage — — May 15 — Jul 24 – Sep 25 70–90
Mint — — May 15 — Jul 17 – Sep 25 60–90
Oregano — — May 15 — Jul 17 – Sep 25 60–90
Parsley Apr 3 Apr 24 May 1 Jul 28 Jul 3 – Sep 4 60–80
Rue — — May 15 — Jul 24 – Sep 25 70–90
Sage — — May 15 — Jul 31 – Sep 25 75–90
Savory — — May 15 — Jul 10 – Sep 4 50–70
Sorrel Apr 3 Apr 24 May 1 Jul 28 Jun 12 – Aug 14 40–60
Tarragon — — May 15 — Jul 17 – Sep 25 60–90
Thai Basil Mar 20 May 15 May 22 — Jul 17 – Sep 18 50–75
Thyme — — May 15 — Jul 24 – Sep 25 70–90
Valerian — — May 15 — Sep 18 – Oct 30 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Johnson

51 flowers matched to Zone 5a with planting dates calibrated for Johnson.

Show all 51 flowers with dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Mar 20 May 15 May 15 — Jul 10 – Oct 2 60–75
Alliums — — — Aug 25 Sep 29 – Oct 27 28–42
Anemones Apr 10 — May 8 — Jun 19 – Jul 17 90–120
Astilbe Mar 6 — May 22 — Aug 7 – Oct 9 70–100
Bachelor's Button Mar 27 Apr 17 May 8 — Jul 10 – Sep 18 60–90
Begonias Feb 27 — May 15 — Jul 24 – Oct 16 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Mar 6 May 8 May 22 — Aug 7 – Nov 6 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Mar 6 — May 22 — Jul 17 – Aug 28 60–90
Calendula Mar 27 Apr 17 May 8 — Jun 26 – Sep 18 50–70
Celosia Apr 3 May 22 May 22 — Jul 24 – Oct 23 60–90
Columbine Mar 6 May 22 May 22 — Jul 17 – Aug 28 70–100
Coreopsis Mar 6 May 15 May 22 — Jul 31 – Nov 6 60–80
Cosmos Apr 10 May 15 May 15 — Jul 24 – Oct 16 60–90
Crocus — — — Aug 25 Jul 7 – Jul 28 10–20
Daffodils — — — Aug 25 Jul 14 – Aug 4 20–40
Dahlias Apr 10 May 15 May 15 — Aug 7 – Oct 30 70–120
Daylily Mar 6 — May 22 — Aug 14 – Nov 6 60–90
Dianthus Mar 6 Apr 10 Apr 24 — Jun 12 – Aug 28 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Mar 6 May 22 May 22 — Aug 14 – Nov 6 70–90
Foxglove Mar 6 May 22 May 22 — Jul 17 – Aug 28 80–120
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Mar 13 May 22 May 22 — Jul 31 – Nov 20 70–100
Geraniums Feb 27 — May 15 — Jul 24 – Oct 16 70–100
Gladiolus — May 15 May 15 — Aug 7 – Oct 30 70–100
Hostas Feb 27 — May 22 — Aug 14 – Nov 6 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Aug 25 Aug 4 – Sep 1 14–28
Hydrangeas Feb 27 — May 22 — Aug 7 – Oct 23 90–150
Impatiens Mar 13 — May 15 — Jul 24 – Oct 16 60–75
Irises — Division May 22 — Jul 17 – Aug 21 60–100
Larkspur — Apr 10 — — Jun 19 – Aug 14 60–90
Lavender Feb 27 — May 29 — Aug 7 – Sep 18 90–120
Lilies — Division May 22 — Jul 31 – Oct 23 70–120
Lobelia Feb 27 — May 1 — Jun 26 – Sep 4 70–80
Lupine Mar 6 May 22 May 22 — Jul 17 – Aug 28 75–100
Marigolds Mar 27 May 15 May 15 — Jul 10 – Oct 2 50–70
Nasturtium Apr 10 May 15 May 15 — Jul 10 – Oct 16 55–65
Pansy Feb 27 — May 8 — Jul 3 – Aug 28 70–90
Peonies — Division May 22 — Jul 31 – Sep 11 90–120
Petunia Mar 13 — May 15 — Jul 24 – Oct 16 70–90
Phlox Mar 6 May 22 May 22 — Aug 7 – Oct 23 80–110
Portulaca Apr 3 May 22 May 22 — Jul 10 – Oct 9 50–70
Roses Feb 27 — May 22 — Aug 7 – Nov 6 90–180
Salvia Mar 6 — May 15 — Jul 24 – Oct 16 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Mar 6 — May 22 — Sep 18 – Nov 20 60–90
Snapdragon Feb 27 Apr 24 May 8 — Jul 17 – Sep 18 70–100
Sunflower Apr 17 May 15 May 15 — Aug 7 – Oct 16 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Mar 20 Apr 24 May 8 — Jun 19 – Aug 28 45–60
Sweet Pea Mar 27 Apr 3 May 8 — Jul 24 – Sep 25 65–85
Tulips — — — Aug 25 Jul 28 – Aug 18 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Feb 20 — May 22 — Jul 31 – Oct 16 70–90
Yarrow Mar 6 May 8 May 22 — Jul 31 – Nov 6 60–90
Zinnia Apr 10 May 15 May 15 — Jul 24 – Oct 16 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Johnson

ZIP Codes in Johnson

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Town-level data is aggregated from per-ZIP NOAA GHCN-D measurements (1 ZIP code in Johnson), USDA SSURGO soil survey, and the US Drought Monitor weekly archive. Frost dates represent 50% probability averages; local conditions vary by elevation and microclimate. Last updated: July 2026.

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