New York, US

Planting calendar for Staten Island

Last frost around April 2, first frost around November 14: about 226 frost-free days.

Last frost: April 2
First frost: November 14
Frost-free days: 226

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Mint

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Staten Island. 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 Staten Island, 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 outdoors and 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 outdoors and 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 outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
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 outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Arugula	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: 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: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and 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 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
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 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: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Scallion	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	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 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 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 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
Brussels sprout	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
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 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: 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 outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant outdoors and 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 7 to Jun 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 12; Under cover Apr 9 to Jul 15, and Jul 28 to Aug 12, and Aug 25 to Sep 9

Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 12
Under cover: Apr 9 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 7, ready around July 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 6 to Jun 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 11; Under cover Apr 8 to Jul 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 11, and Aug 25 to Sep 8

Sow outdoors: May 6 to Jun 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 11
Under cover: Apr 8 to Jul 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 11, and Aug 25 to Sep 8
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around July 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 11 to Jun 6, and Jul 28 to Aug 13; Under cover Apr 13 to Jul 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 13, and Aug 25 to Sep 10

Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 6, and Jul 28 to Aug 13
Under cover: Apr 13 to Jul 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 13, and Aug 25 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 11, ready around July 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 11 to Jun 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 11; Under cover Apr 13 to Jul 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 11, and Aug 25 to Sep 8

Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 11
Under cover: Apr 13 to Jul 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 11, and Aug 25 to Sep 8
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 11, ready around August 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 6 to Jun 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 31; Under cover Apr 8 to Sep 28

Sow outdoors: May 6 to Jun 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 31
Under cover: Apr 8 to Sep 28
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 6 to Jun 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 26; Under cover Apr 8 to Sep 23

Sow outdoors: May 6 to Jun 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 26
Under cover: Apr 8 to Sep 23
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around June 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 6 to Jun 6, and Jul 28 to Aug 14; Under cover Apr 8 to Jul 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: May 6 to Jun 6, and Jul 28 to Aug 14
Under cover: Apr 8 to Jul 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around July 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors May 1 to Jun 6, and Jul 28 to Aug 15; Under cover Apr 3 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12

Sow outdoors: May 1 to Jun 6, and Jul 28 to Aug 15
Under cover: Apr 3 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on May 1, ready around July 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Mar 31 to Jul 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 14; Under cover Mar 3 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Jul 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 14
Under cover: Mar 3 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 74 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Mar 31 to Aug 28; Under cover Mar 3 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Aug 28
Under cover: Mar 3 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Mar 24 to Jun 9; Under cover Feb 24 to Jul 7

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Jun 9
Under cover: Feb 24 to Jul 7
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Mar 24 to May 26, and Aug 3 to Oct 5; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 23, and Jul 6 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to May 26, and Aug 3 to Oct 5
Under cover: Feb 24 to Jun 23, and Jul 6 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 20 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around April 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Mar 24 to May 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 15; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 16, and Jun 30 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12

Plant outdoors: Mar 24 to May 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 15
Under cover: Feb 24 to Jun 16, and Jun 30 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12
First harvest: About 69 days after planting. Planted on March 24, ready around June 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Mar 24 to Jun 5, and Jul 24 to Sep 9; Under cover Feb 24 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Jun 5, and Jul 24 to Sep 9
Under cover: Feb 24 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around May 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Mar 26 to May 18, and Aug 11 to Sep 4; Under cover Feb 26 to Jun 15, and Jul 14 to Oct 2

Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to May 18, and Aug 11 to Sep 4
Under cover: Feb 26 to Jun 15, and Jul 14 to Oct 2
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on March 26, ready around May 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Mar 24 to May 18, and Aug 11 to Sep 30; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 15, and Jul 14 to Oct 28

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to May 18, and Aug 11 to Sep 30
Under cover: Feb 24 to Jun 15, and Jul 14 to Oct 28
First harvest: About 31 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around April 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Mar 31 to Sep 9; Under cover Mar 3 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Sep 9
Under cover: Mar 3 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around May 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Mar 24 to May 18, and Aug 11 to Oct 2; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 15, and Jul 14 to Oct 30

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to May 18, and Aug 11 to Oct 2
Under cover: Feb 24 to Jun 15, and Jul 14 to Oct 30
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around April 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Mar 20 to May 19; Under cover Feb 20 to Jun 16

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to May 19
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jun 16
First harvest: About 85 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors May 1 to Jun 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 20; Under cover Apr 3 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: May 1 to Jun 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 20
Under cover: Apr 3 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on May 1, ready around June 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors May 1 to Jul 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 29; Under cover Apr 3 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: May 1 to Jul 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 29
Under cover: Apr 3 to Sep 26
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on May 1, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Oct 24 to Nov 19; Under cover Sep 26 to Dec 17

Sow outdoors: Oct 24 to Nov 19
Under cover: Sep 26 to Dec 17
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on October 24, ready around June 1.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Mar 24 to May 26, and Aug 3 to Aug 20; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 23, and Jul 6 to Jul 23, and Aug 3 to Aug 20, and Aug 31 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to May 26, and Aug 3 to Aug 20
Under cover: Feb 24 to Jun 23, and Jul 6 to Jul 23, and Aug 3 to Aug 20, and Aug 31 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Mar 23 to May 13; Under cover Feb 23 to Jun 10

Plant outdoors: Mar 23 to May 13
Under cover: Feb 23 to Jun 10
First harvest: About 96 days after planting. Planted on March 23, ready around June 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 24 to Nov 24; Under cover Sep 26 to Dec 22

Plant outdoors: Oct 24 to Nov 24
Under cover: Sep 26 to Dec 22
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 24, ready around July 1.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Mar 24 to Jul 9; Under cover Feb 24 to Aug 6

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Jul 9
Under cover: Feb 24 to Aug 6
First harvest: About 103 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around July 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Mar 20 to Sep 18; Under cover Feb 20 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Sep 18
Under cover: Feb 20 to Oct 16
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Mar 17 to May 30; Under cover Feb 17 to Jun 27

Plant outdoors: Mar 17 to May 30
Under cover: Feb 17 to Jun 27
First harvest: About 80 days after planting. Planted on March 17, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Mar 24 to Aug 13; Under cover Feb 24 to Sep 10

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Aug 13
Under cover: Feb 24 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 76 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around June 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Mar 31 to Jun 29, and Jul 28 to Aug 15; Under cover Mar 3 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Jun 29, and Jul 28 to Aug 15
Under cover: Mar 3 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12
First harvest: About 67 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Mar 24 to May 26; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 23

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to May 26
Under cover: Feb 24 to Jun 23
First harvest: About 83 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Mar 24 to May 24; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 21

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to May 24
Under cover: Feb 24 to Jun 21
First harvest: About 120 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around July 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Mar 31 to Aug 23; Under cover Mar 3 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Aug 23
Under cover: Mar 3 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Apr 6 to May 18, and Aug 11 to Sep 22; Under cover Mar 9 to Jun 15, and Jul 14 to Oct 20

Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 18, and Aug 11 to Sep 22
Under cover: Mar 9 to Jun 15, and Jul 14 to Oct 20
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on April 6, ready around May 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Apr 6 to Jul 6, and Jul 28 to Sep 1; Under cover Mar 9 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Jul 6, and Jul 28 to Sep 1
Under cover: Mar 9 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on April 6, ready around May 16.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Mar 24 to Sep 7; Under cover Feb 24 to Oct 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Sep 7
Under cover: Feb 24 to Oct 5
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around May 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Mar 31 to May 18, and Aug 11 to Sep 20; Under cover Mar 3 to Jun 15, and Jul 14 to Oct 18

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to May 18, and Aug 11 to Sep 20
Under cover: Mar 3 to Jun 15, and Jul 14 to Oct 18
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around May 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Mar 24 to Jun 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 22; Under cover Feb 24 to Sep 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Jun 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 22
Under cover: Feb 24 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 Mar 31 to Oct 10; Under cover Mar 3 to Nov 7

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Oct 10
Under cover: Mar 3 to Nov 7
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 24 to May 24, and Jul 28 to Aug 20; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 21, and Jun 30 to Sep 17

Plant outdoors: Mar 24 to May 24, and Jul 28 to Aug 20
Under cover: Feb 24 to Jun 21, and Jun 30 to Sep 17
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 3; Under cover Oct 13 to Dec 31

Plant outdoors: Nov 10 to Dec 3
Under cover: Oct 13 to Dec 31
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 Nov 1 to Nov 29; Under cover Oct 4 to Dec 27

Plant outdoors: Nov 1 to Nov 29
Under cover: Oct 4 to Dec 27
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

Questions about growing in Staten Island

When is the last frost in Staten Island?

On average around April 2, and the first autumn frost comes around November 14. 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 Staten Island?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 7 to Jun 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 12, or under cover Apr 9 to Jul 15, and Jul 28 to Aug 12, and Aug 25 to Sep 9.

What can I sow in Staten Island in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, garlic, raspberry, rhubarb. Under cover: mint.

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