Hanksville, Vermont, sits in USDA hardiness zones 4a-5b — room for a real mix of vegetables, fruit, and perennials matched to the local frost calendar.
Growers here do well with sugar maple, apple, garlic, and blueberry — with the usual caveat that any single yard's soil, sun, and drainage cast the deciding vote.
Even in Hanksville, no two yards are alike.
A low spot, a south-facing slope, or a stand of trees moves the frost date and sun across a single Hanksville lot. Enter your address and we'll score 1,112 plants against your land's actual soil, sun, and frost.
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Quick Facts
USDA Zones
4a-5b
Last Hard Freeze (28°F)
Apr 25
Town normal — light frosts run a few weeks later
First Hard Freeze (28°F)
Oct 26
Town normal — light frosts arrive a few weeks earlier
Town Area
84 acres
Hardiness Zone Range
Zone maps are averages across Hanksville. Your yard's slope, trees, and frost pockets shift what actually grows — see your land's exact reading.
Soil varies lot by lot — soil types explained.
What Grows in Hanksville
Plants matched to Hanksville's USDA zones 4a-5b — each links to its full growing profile.
Is it too late to plant in Hanksville?
Rarely: the season closes in stages, not all at once, and each stage has its crops. Cool-season crops can go in from around Mar 28; tender transplants wait until two to three weeks after the last 28°F hard freeze, which lands near Apr 25 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals); and from midsummer, planting counts back from the first fall freeze around Oct 26 — long-season crops need about 90 days of runway, quick greens only 30. The tail of the season still works: sixty-day crops into late summer, quick greens after, garlic last of all.
Growing Challenges in Vermont
What an experienced grower plans around here — each one has a move.
Short growing season (100-130 frost-free days)
Indoor starts, fast varieties, and a cold frame on each shoulder — the Vermont formula for making 110 days feel like 150.
Rocky soils throughout the Green Mountains
Raised beds spare you the stone harvest — build up over cleared ground and plant the same weekend.
Heavy clay in the Champlain Valley
Champlain clay holds spring water late — raised or mounded beds dry out and warm up weeks earlier for planting.
For cultivar selection, pest pressure, and planting-time guidance specific to Vermont, the UVM Extension is the authoritative local source.
Environmental Intelligence
Understanding what's nearby helps you make informed decisions about where and how to grow.
Total Sites
135
within ~10 miles of Hanksville
Risk Level
Moderate
Highest-severity
1 Toxics Release Inventory facility
Sources Checked
within ~10 miles of Hanksville
Severity Distribution
within ~10 miles of Hanksville
Highest-Severity Sites
Know Before You Grow
- •Underground tanks can leak petroleum products. Soil testing near former gas stations is recommended.
- •Raised beds with imported soil can reduce exposure risk near brownfield sites.
- •PFAS are persistent chemicals. Avoid using contaminated groundwater for irrigation.
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Hanksville Average
- ●USDA Zones 4a-5b
- ●Generic soil type for the area
- ●State-average frost dates
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- ✓Your exact hardiness zone
- ✓Your SSURGO soil type & pH
- ✓Your sun exposure, cast in 3D
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Pull a site-specific report for your exact address in Hanksville, Vermont — soil, sun, drainage, frost risk, and scored plant recommendations.
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Key Growing Facts for Hanksville, Vermont
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4a-5b (USDA PHZM 2023)
- Last Hard Freeze (28°F): Apr 25 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals — light frosts can follow for a few weeks)
- First Hard Freeze (28°F): Oct 26 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals — light frosts can arrive a few weeks earlier)
- Days Between Hard Freezes: ~184 (town normal, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals)
- Land Area: 84 acres (US Census TIGER 2025)
Zone data: USDA ARS Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Climate data: NOAA NCEI. Boundaries: US Census TIGER/Line 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardiness zone is Hanksville, Vermont?
Hanksville sits in USDA hardiness zones 4a-5b, per the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023. Zones reflect average annual extreme minimum temperatures from 1991–2020 weather data.
Is it too late to plant in Hanksville?
Rarely: the season closes in stages, not all at once, and each stage has its crops. Cool-season crops can go in from around Mar 28; tender transplants wait until two to three weeks after the last 28°F hard freeze, which lands near Apr 25 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals); and from midsummer, planting counts back from the first fall freeze around Oct 26 — long-season crops need about 90 days of runway, quick greens only 30. The tail of the season still works: sixty-day crops into late summer, quick greens after, garlic last of all.
When does frost risk typically end in Hanksville?
The last hard freeze (28°F) in Hanksville typically lands around Apr 25, per NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals — an earlier marker than the light-frost dates many planting charts quote. That marks the hard freeze, not the last light frost — light frosts can still bite for a few more weeks, so tender transplants usually wait another 2–3 weeks.
When is the first frost in Hanksville?
The first hard freeze (28°F) in Hanksville typically arrives around Oct 26, per NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals — the point most tender summer crops finish. Lighter frosts usually reach a couple of weeks earlier, so watch the forecast from late summer on and harvest or cover tender plants before the first cold night.
What vegetables grow in Hanksville?
Hanksville's zones 4a-5b support a wide range — strong performers include Sugar Maple, Apple, Garlic, Blueberry, and Kale. What actually takes on any one site comes down to its soil, sun, and drainage, and we score each plant against the real conditions at your address.
Which hardiness zone is Hanksville, really?
Officially, Hanksville sits in USDA zones 4a-5b (USDA PHZM 2023) — but a zone is a 30-year average of winter's coldest night across an area, and it can't see any one yard. A south-facing slope, a tree line, or a low frost pocket can shift a single site by half a zone either way, which is why neighboring gardeners often quote different numbers. We read the conditions at your exact address — soil, sun, slope, and frost — and score 1,112 plants against what's actually there.
Is the soil safe to grow vegetables in Hanksville?
The federal record around Hanksville shows 135 documented sites — a typical footprint for a growing area, and proximity to a documented site is information, not a diagnosis of any one yard. It's worth seeing which recorded sites sit closest to where you grow, and testing the soil before new food beds near any of them.
How do I protect my plants from frost in Hanksville?
As the season closes around the first 28°F hard freeze near Oct 26 (NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals), a few moves buy time: cover tender plants with floating row cover or an old sheet on still, clear nights, water the soil the afternoon before a freeze so it holds warmth overnight, and harvest frost-tender crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil before the first hard night. Hardy greens and root crops shrug off light frost and often sweeten after it, so leave them in.
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