Brooklyn, NY planting zone & frost dates
Brooklyn is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. The last spring frost usually comes around April 1 and the first fall frost around November 19, for a growing season of about 233 days.
Planting calendar for Brooklyn
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (April 1) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Feb 4 – Feb 18 Transplant outdoors: Apr 8 – Apr 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Jan 21 – Feb 4 Transplant outdoors: Apr 15 – Apr 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Jan 21 – Feb 4 Transplant outdoors: Apr 15 – Apr 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Jan 21 – Feb 4 Transplant outdoors: Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Jan 21 – Feb 4 Transplant outdoors: Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Apr 8 – Apr 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Apr 8 – Apr 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Apr 8 – Apr 15 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Apr 8 – Apr 15 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Feb 18 – Mar 4 Transplant outdoors: Apr 8 – Apr 15 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 24 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 19).
Useful for zone 7b gardens
- Seed starting kit with dome — to start seeds indoors before the last frost
- LED grow light for seedlings — stops leggy seedlings
- Frost cloth / plant covers — for late spring and early fall frosts
- Soil thermometer — warm-season crops need soil above 60°F
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Mar 16 | Apr 1 | Apr 12 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 5 | Nov 19 | Nov 6 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 12, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 6. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around March 19.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Brooklyn
- 11201 zone 7b
- 11202 zone 7b
- 11203 zone 7b
- 11204 zone 7b
- 11205 zone 7b
- 11206 zone 7b
- 11207 zone 7b
- 11208 zone 7b
- 11209 zone 7b
- 11210 zone 7b
- 11211 zone 7b
- 11212 zone 7b
- 11213 zone 7b
- 11214 zone 7b
- 11215 zone 7b
- 11216 zone 7b
- 11217 zone 7b
- 11218 zone 7b
- 11219 zone 7b
- 11220 zone 7b
- 11221 zone 7b
- 11222 zone 7b
- 11223 zone 7b
- 11224 zone 7b
- 11225 zone 7b
- 11226 zone 7b
- 11228 zone 7b
- 11229 zone 7b
- 11230 zone 7b
- 11231 zone 7b
- 11232 zone 7b
- 11233 zone 7b
- 11234 zone 7b
- 11235 zone 7b
- 11236 zone 7b
- 11237 zone 7b
- 11238 zone 7b
- 11239 zone 7b
- 11241 zone 7b
- 11242 zone 7b
- 11243 zone 7b
- 11245 zone 7b
- 11247 zone 7b
- 11249 zone 7b
- 11256 zone 7b
Nearby cities
- New York City zone 7b, last frost Mar 30
- Queens zone 7b, last frost Apr 2
- Manhattan zone 7b, last frost Mar 30
- Staten Island zone 7b, last frost Apr 2
- The Bronx zone 7b, last frost Apr 1
- Woodmere zone 7b, last frost Apr 2
- Valley Stream zone 7b, last frost Apr 2
- Elmont zone 7b, last frost Apr 2
Questions
What growing zone is Brooklyn, NY?
Brooklyn is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b (average extreme winter low 5°F to 10°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Brooklyn?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Brooklyn is April 1. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 12.
When can I plant tomatoes in Brooklyn?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Apr 8 – Apr 15. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Ny Ave V Brooklyn, NY (USC00305796), 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from the city center, elevation 6 m, based on 16 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.