New York, US

Planting calendar for New York City

Last frost around March 31, first frost around November 20: about 234 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 31
First frost: November 20
Frost-free days: 234

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Nothing this month.

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in New York City. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in New York City, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beet	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Radish	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spinach	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Swiss chard	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Arugula	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Pea	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Garlic	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover
Leek	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Scallion	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Not this month	February: Plant under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Broccoli	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brussels sprout	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Kale	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bok choy	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cilantro	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Mint	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover
Rhubarb	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors May 5 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 12; Under cover Apr 7 to Jul 15, and Jul 28 to Aug 12, and Aug 25 to Sep 9

Sow outdoors: May 5 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 12
Under cover: Apr 7 to Jul 15, and Jul 28 to Aug 12, and Aug 25 to Sep 9
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around July 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 4 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 10; Under cover Apr 6 to Jul 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 10, and Aug 25 to Sep 7

Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 10
Under cover: Apr 6 to Jul 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 10, and Aug 25 to Sep 7
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around July 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 9 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 12; Under cover Apr 11 to Jul 15, and Jul 28 to Aug 12, and Aug 25 to Sep 9

Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 12
Under cover: Apr 11 to Jul 15, and Jul 28 to Aug 12, and Aug 25 to Sep 9
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 9, ready around July 26.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 9 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 10; Under cover Apr 11 to Jul 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 10, and Aug 25 to Sep 7

Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 10
Under cover: Apr 11 to Jul 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 10, and Aug 25 to Sep 7
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 9, ready around August 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 4 to Jun 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 30; Under cover Apr 6 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 30
Under cover: Apr 6 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 4 to Jun 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 25; Under cover Apr 6 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 25
Under cover: Apr 6 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 4 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 13; Under cover Apr 6 to Jul 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 13, and Aug 25 to Sep 10

Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 13
Under cover: Apr 6 to Jul 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 13, and Aug 25 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around July 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 29 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 14; Under cover Apr 1 to Jul 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 14
Under cover: Apr 1 to Jul 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around July 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Apr 2 to Jul 11, and Jul 28 to Aug 13; Under cover Mar 5 to Aug 13, and Aug 25 to Sep 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Jul 11, and Jul 28 to Aug 13
Under cover: Mar 5 to Aug 13, and Aug 25 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 73 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around June 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Apr 2 to Aug 27; Under cover Mar 5 to Sep 24

Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Aug 27
Under cover: Mar 5 to Sep 24
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around May 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Mar 27 to Jun 12; Under cover Feb 27 to Jul 10

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Jun 12
Under cover: Feb 27 to Jul 10
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around June 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Mar 27 to May 28, and Aug 2 to Oct 5; Under cover Feb 27 to Jun 25, and Jul 5 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 28, and Aug 2 to Oct 5
Under cover: Feb 27 to Jun 25, and Jul 5 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 20 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around April 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Mar 27 to May 22, and Jul 28 to Aug 14; Under cover Feb 27 to Jun 19, and Jun 30 to Jul 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11

Plant outdoors: Mar 27 to May 22, and Jul 28 to Aug 14
Under cover: Feb 27 to Jun 19, and Jun 30 to Jul 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 69 days after planting. Planted on March 27, ready around June 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Mar 27 to Jun 8, and Jul 22 to Sep 8; Under cover Feb 27 to Oct 6

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Jun 8, and Jul 22 to Sep 8
Under cover: Feb 27 to Oct 6
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around May 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Mar 29 to May 20, and Aug 10 to Sep 4; Under cover Mar 1 to Jun 17, and Jul 13 to Oct 2

Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to May 20, and Aug 10 to Sep 4
Under cover: Mar 1 to Jun 17, and Jul 13 to Oct 2
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around May 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Mar 27 to May 20, and Aug 10 to Sep 30; Under cover Feb 27 to Jun 17, and Jul 13 to Oct 28

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 20, and Aug 10 to Sep 30
Under cover: Feb 27 to Jun 17, and Jul 13 to Oct 28
First harvest: About 31 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around April 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Apr 2 to Sep 8; Under cover Mar 5 to Oct 6

Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Sep 8
Under cover: Mar 5 to Oct 6
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around May 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Mar 27 to May 20, and Aug 10 to Oct 1; Under cover Feb 27 to Jun 17, and Jul 13 to Oct 29

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 20, and Aug 10 to Oct 1
Under cover: Feb 27 to Jun 17, and Jul 13 to Oct 29
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around April 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Mar 23 to May 22; Under cover Feb 23 to Jun 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to May 22
Under cover: Feb 23 to Jun 19
First harvest: About 85 days after sowing. Sown on March 23, ready around June 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 29 to Jun 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 19; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jun 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 19
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 61 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 29 to Jun 29, and Jul 28 to Aug 28; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jun 29, and Jul 28 to Aug 28
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Oct 23 to Nov 19; Under cover Sep 25 to Dec 17

Sow outdoors: Oct 23 to Nov 19
Under cover: Sep 25 to Dec 17
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on October 23, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Mar 27 to May 28, and Aug 2 to Aug 20; Under cover Feb 27 to Jun 25, and Jul 5 to Jul 23, and Aug 2 to Aug 20, and Aug 30 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 28, and Aug 2 to Aug 20
Under cover: Feb 27 to Jun 25, and Jul 5 to Jul 23, and Aug 2 to Aug 20, and Aug 30 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around May 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Mar 26 to May 16; Under cover Feb 26 to Jun 13

Plant outdoors: Mar 26 to May 16
Under cover: Feb 26 to Jun 13
First harvest: About 96 days after planting. Planted on March 26, ready around June 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 23 to Nov 23; Under cover Sep 25 to Dec 21

Plant outdoors: Oct 23 to Nov 23
Under cover: Sep 25 to Dec 21
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 23, ready around June 30.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Mar 27 to Jul 12; Under cover Feb 27 to Aug 9

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Jul 12
Under cover: Feb 27 to Aug 9
First harvest: About 103 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around July 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Mar 23 to Sep 18; Under cover Feb 23 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Sep 18
Under cover: Feb 23 to Oct 16
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on March 23, ready around May 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Mar 20 to Jun 2; Under cover Feb 20 to Jun 30

Plant outdoors: Mar 20 to Jun 2
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jun 30
First harvest: About 80 days after planting. Planted on March 20, ready around June 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Mar 27 to Aug 12; Under cover Feb 27 to Sep 9

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Aug 12
Under cover: Feb 27 to Sep 9
First harvest: About 76 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Apr 2 to Jul 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 15; Under cover Mar 5 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Jul 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 15
Under cover: Mar 5 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around June 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Mar 27 to May 28; Under cover Feb 27 to Jun 25

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 28
Under cover: Feb 27 to Jun 25
First harvest: About 83 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Mar 27 to May 27; Under cover Feb 27 to Jun 24

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 27
Under cover: Feb 27 to Jun 24
First harvest: About 119 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around July 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Apr 2 to Aug 22; Under cover Mar 5 to Sep 19

Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Aug 22
Under cover: Mar 5 to Sep 19
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Apr 9 to May 20, and Aug 10 to Sep 21; Under cover Mar 12 to Jun 17, and Jul 13 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 20, and Aug 10 to Sep 21
Under cover: Mar 12 to Jun 17, and Jul 13 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around May 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Apr 9 to Jul 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 31; Under cover Mar 12 to Sep 28

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Jul 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 31
Under cover: Mar 12 to Sep 28
First harvest: About 39 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Mar 27 to Sep 6; Under cover Feb 27 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Sep 6
Under cover: Feb 27 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Apr 2 to May 20, and Aug 10 to Sep 20; Under cover Mar 5 to Jun 17, and Jul 13 to Oct 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to May 20, and Aug 10 to Sep 20
Under cover: Mar 5 to Jun 17, and Jul 13 to Oct 18
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around May 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Mar 27 to Jun 12, and Jul 28 to Aug 22; Under cover Feb 27 to Sep 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Jun 12, and Jul 28 to Aug 22
Under cover: Feb 27 to Sep 19
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Apr 2 to Oct 9; Under cover Mar 5 to Nov 6

Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Oct 9
Under cover: Mar 5 to Nov 6
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Mar 27 to May 27, and Jul 28 to Aug 19; Under cover Feb 27 to Sep 16

Plant outdoors: Mar 27 to May 27, and Jul 28 to Aug 19
Under cover: Feb 27 to Sep 16
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Nov 10 to Dec 2; Under cover Oct 13 to Dec 30

Plant outdoors: Nov 10 to Dec 2
Under cover: Oct 13 to Dec 30
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors Oct 31 to Nov 28; Under cover Oct 3 to Dec 26

Plant outdoors: Oct 31 to Nov 28
Under cover: Oct 3 to Dec 26
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

Nearby

Also covers

Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, Newark, Jersey City, Yonkers, Paterson and 1 more places, and nearby villages. Dates are within a few days across the area.

Questions about growing in New York City

When is the last frost in New York City?

On average around March 31, and the first autumn frost comes around November 20. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in New York City?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 5 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 12, or under cover Apr 7 to Jul 15, and Jul 28 to Aug 12, and Aug 25 to Sep 9.

What can I sow in New York City in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, garlic, raspberry, rhubarb.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work