New York Planting Calendar
New York spans USDA hardiness zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b. Planting dates vary significantly across the state depending on your zone. Find your county on the map below for exact frost dates and planting windows.
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Click any county to see your local planting calendar with exact frost dates and planting windows.
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Zones in New York
Zone 4b
Winter low: -25 to -20°F
155
Growing Days
May 1
Last Frost
Oct 3
First Frost
5
Counties
Zone 5a
Winter low: -20 to -15°F
166
Growing Days
Apr 25
Last Frost
Oct 8
First Frost
5
Counties
Zone 5b
Winter low: -15 to -10°F
178
Growing Days
Apr 18
Last Frost
Oct 13
First Frost
17
Counties
Zone 6a
Winter low: -10 to -5°F
193
Growing Days
Apr 10
Last Frost
Oct 20
First Frost
17
Counties
Zone 6b
Winter low: -5 to 0°F
205
Growing Days
Apr 3
Last Frost
Oct 25
First Frost
9
Counties
Zone 7a
Winter low: 0 to 5°F
221
Growing Days
Mar 25
Last Frost
Nov 1
First Frost
2
Counties
Zone 7b
Winter low: 5 to 10°F
235
Growing Days
Mar 18
Last Frost
Nov 8
First Frost
7
Counties
Growing Season Comparison
Growing Season by Zone
Zone 1a
Jun 15 – Aug 15
Zone 1b
Jun 7 – Aug 25
Zone 2a
May 30 – Sep 1
Zone 2b
May 22 – Sep 10
Zone 3a
May 15 – Sep 15
Zone 4a
May 6 – Sep 28
Zone 5a
Apr 25 – Oct 8
Zone 5b
Apr 18 – Oct 13
Zone 6a
Apr 10 – Oct 20
Zone 6b
Apr 3 – Oct 25
Zone 7a
Mar 25 – Nov 1
Zone 7b
Mar 18 – Nov 8
Zone 8a
Mar 8 – Nov 18
Zone 8b
Feb 25 – Nov 28
Zone 9a
Feb 10 – Dec 10
Zone 10a
Jan 1 – Dec 31
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90
180
270
365 days
Frost Dates & Growing Season by County
View all 62 New York counties with frost dates
| County | Zone | Last Frost | First Frost | Growing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany County | 6a | May 4 | Oct 13 | 162 |
| Allegany County | 5b | May 17 | Oct 5 | 141 |
| Bronx County | 7b | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Broome County | 6a | May 8 | Oct 11 | 156 |
| Cattaraugus County | 5b | May 22 | Oct 2 | 133 |
| Cayuga County | 6a | May 8 | Oct 12 | 157 |
| Chautauqua County | 6a | May 5 | Oct 18 | 166 |
| Chemung County | 6a | May 10 | Oct 11 | 154 |
| Chenango County | 5b | May 12 | Oct 7 | 148 |
| Clinton County | 5a | May 9 | Oct 7 | 151 |
| Columbia County | 6a | Apr 29 | Oct 17 | 171 |
| Cortland County | 5b | May 11 | Oct 11 | 153 |
| Delaware County | 5b | May 11 | Oct 8 | 150 |
| Dutchess County | 6a | Apr 22 | Oct 24 | 185 |
| Erie County | 6b | May 7 | Oct 12 | 158 |
| Essex County | 4b | May 16 | Sep 28 | 135 |
| Franklin County | 4b | May 18 | Sep 27 | 132 |
| Fulton County | 5a | May 14 | Oct 4 | 143 |
| Genesee County | 6a | Apr 29 | Oct 23 | 177 |
| Greene County | 5b | May 9 | Oct 11 | 155 |
| Hamilton County | 4b | May 20 | Sep 28 | 131 |
| Herkimer County | 5b | May 15 | Sep 30 | 138 |
| Jefferson County | 5a | May 10 | Oct 6 | 149 |
| Kings County | 7b | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Lewis County | 4b | May 11 | Oct 4 | 146 |
| Livingston County | 6a | May 9 | Oct 12 | 156 |
| Madison County | 5b | May 10 | Oct 12 | 155 |
| Monroe County | 6b | Apr 29 | Oct 20 | 174 |
| Montgomery County | 5b | May 4 | Oct 12 | 161 |
| Nassau County | 7b | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| New York County | 7b | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Niagara County | 6b | Apr 29 | Oct 27 | 181 |
| Oneida County | 5b | May 9 | Oct 9 | 153 |
| Onondaga County | 6a | May 8 | Oct 14 | 159 |
| Ontario County | 6b | Apr 29 | Oct 20 | 174 |
| Orange County | 6b | Apr 10 | Nov 2 | 206 |
| Orleans County | 6b | Apr 29 | Oct 23 | 177 |
| Oswego County | 5b | May 7 | Oct 11 | 157 |
| Otsego County | 5b | May 10 | Oct 12 | 155 |
| Putnam County | 6b | Apr 10 | Nov 1 | 205 |
| Queens County | 7b | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Rensselaer County | 5b | May 4 | Oct 13 | 162 |
| Richmond County | 7b | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Rockland County | 7a | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Saratoga County | 5b | Apr 30 | Oct 14 | 167 |
| Schenectady County | 6a | May 4 | Oct 13 | 162 |
| Schoharie County | 5b | May 10 | Oct 7 | 150 |
| Schuyler County | 6a | May 14 | Oct 7 | 146 |
| Seneca County | 6b | May 8 | Oct 12 | 157 |
| St. Lawrence County | 4b | May 10 | Oct 2 | 145 |
| Steuben County | 5b | May 17 | Oct 5 | 141 |
| Suffolk County | 7b | Apr 15 | Oct 31 | 199 |
| Sullivan County | 6a | Apr 29 | Oct 17 | 171 |
| Tioga County | 6a | May 10 | Oct 11 | 154 |
| Tompkins County | 6a | May 10 | Oct 11 | 154 |
| Ulster County | 6a | Apr 24 | Oct 23 | 182 |
| Warren County | 5a | May 14 | Oct 1 | 140 |
| Washington County | 5a | May 8 | Oct 6 | 151 |
| Wayne County | 6b | May 3 | Oct 17 | 167 |
| Westchester County | 7a | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Wyoming County | 5b | May 17 | Oct 5 | 141 |
| Yates County | 6a | May 6 | Oct 12 | 159 |
🥬 Vegetables
Browse all 116 vegetables you can grow in New York
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Artichoke
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Belgian Endive
- Bitter Melon
- Black Beans
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Calabash
- Cardoon
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chard
- Chayote
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cowpeas
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Crosne
- Cucumber
- Daikon
- Delicata Squash
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Green Beans
- Horseradish
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Jicama
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Loofah
- Luffa
- Mache
- Malabar Spinach
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mitsuba
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Onion
- Pac Choi
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Radish
- Rhubarb
- Romanesco
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tatsoi
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Turmeric
- Turnip
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Winter Melon
- Yam
- Yard Long Beans
- Zucchini
🍓 Fruits
Browse all 34 fruits you can grow in New York
- Alpine Strawberries
- Aronia
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Boysenberries
- Cantaloupe
- Che Fruit
- Cranberries
- Currants
- Dragon Fruit
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Goji Berries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Ground Cherry
- Guava
- Hardy Kiwi
- Haskaps
- Honeydew
- Jostaberry
- Kiwi
- Lingonberries
- Loquat
- Medlar
- Mulberries
- Passion Fruit
- Pawpaw
- Persimmon
- Pomegranate
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Serviceberries
- Strawberries
🌿 Herbs
Browse all 42 herbs you can grow in New York
- Angelica
- Anise
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Borage
- Caraway
- Catnip
- Chamomile
- Chervil
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Comfrey
- Cumin
- Dill
- Echinacea
- Epazote
- Fennel (herb)
- Feverfew
- Garlic Chives
- Horehound
- Hyssop
- Lavender
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Thyme
- Lemon Verbena
- Lemongrass
- Lovage
- Marjoram
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Rue
- Sage
- Savory
- Sorrel
- Stevia
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Valerian
- Yarrow
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