Planting dates for New York
Frost dates and sow windows from the 30-year record at Laguardia Ap 72503, the official station 13 km from New York, New York.
Sow and transplant events for the staples, straight from this page.
Key windows for New York (2026)
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | February 12 | April 2 |
| Pepper | January 29 | April 9 |
| Peas | – | February 19 |
| Lettuce | January 29 | February 26 |
| Carrot | – | March 5 |
| Bush beans | – | April 2 |
| Garlic | – | Fall planted |
| Potato | – | March 12 |
Mean-date planning windows, not guarantees; watch the local forecast at the shoulders. Method on the methodology page.
New York planting questions
When is the last frost in New York?
Around March 26, the 30-year mean date of the last spring frost at Laguardia Ap 72503, the official station 13 km from New York. Half of years see frost after the mean, so tender crops usually wait a week or more past it.
When can I plant tomatoes in New York?
Start seeds indoors around February 12 and transplant around April 2, once nights hold above 50F. The full 32-crop table on the planner computes every window for New York.
How long is the growing season in New York?
About 244 frost-free days on average, from roughly March 26 to November 25. Crops whose days-to-maturity exceed that window need transplants, short-season varieties, or season extension.
How this page was made
Every date above is computed from the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals at Laguardia Ap 72503: the 30-year mean dates of last spring and first fall frost, with crop offsets from standard horticultural practice. Full method and crop sources: data and methodology. These are planning averages, not forecasts: half of years frost later than the mean, so harden off transplants and watch the local forecast at the shoulders of the season.
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