Peekskill, NY planting zone & frost dates
Peekskill is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. The last spring frost usually comes around April 30 and the first fall frost around October 17, for a growing season of about 172 days.
Planting calendar for Peekskill
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (April 30) 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: Mar 5 – Mar 19 Transplant outdoors: May 7 – May 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Feb 19 – Mar 5 Transplant outdoors: May 14 – May 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Feb 19 – Mar 5 Transplant outdoors: May 14 – May 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Feb 19 – Mar 5 Transplant outdoors: Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Feb 19 – Mar 5 Transplant outdoors: Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Mar 19 – Apr 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Mar 19 – Apr 2 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: May 7 – May 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: May 7 – May 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: May 7 – May 14 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: May 7 – May 14 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Mar 19 – Apr 2 Transplant outdoors: May 7 – May 14 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Aug 22 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Oct 17).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Apr 16 | Apr 30 | May 13 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Nov 3 | Oct 17 | Oct 4 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after May 13, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before October 4. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around April 17.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Peekskill
- 10566 zone 7a
Nearby cities
- Cortlandt Manor zone 7a, last frost Apr 25
- Stony Point zone 7a, last frost Apr 25
- Haverstraw zone 7a, last frost Apr 25
- West Haverstraw zone 7a, last frost Apr 25
- Jefferson Valley-Yorktown zone 6b, last frost Apr 30
- Ossining zone 7a, last frost Apr 25
- New City zone 7a, last frost Apr 20
- Woodbury zone 6b, last frost Apr 10
Questions
What growing zone is Peekskill, NY?
Peekskill is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a (average extreme winter low 0°F to 5°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Peekskill?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Peekskill is April 30. There is still a 10% chance of frost until May 13.
When can I plant tomatoes in Peekskill?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around May 7 – May 14. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Shrub Oak, NY (USC00307742), 8.4 km (5.2 mi) from the city center, elevation 141 m, based on 4 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.