Staten Island, NY planting zone & frost dates
Staten Island is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. The last spring frost usually comes around April 2 and the first fall frost around November 10, for a growing season of about 222 days.
Planting calendar for Staten Island
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (April 2) 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 5 – Feb 19 Transplant outdoors: Apr 9 – Apr 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Jan 22 – Feb 5 Transplant outdoors: Apr 16 – Apr 23 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Jan 22 – Feb 5 Transplant outdoors: Apr 16 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Jan 22 – Feb 5 Transplant outdoors: Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Jan 22 – Feb 5 Transplant outdoors: Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Feb 19 – Mar 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Feb 19 – Mar 5 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Apr 9 – Apr 16 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Apr 9 – Apr 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Apr 9 – Apr 16 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Apr 9 – Apr 16 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Feb 19 – Mar 5 Transplant outdoors: Apr 9 – Apr 16 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 15 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 10).
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 20 | Apr 2 | Apr 15 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Nov 25 | Nov 10 | Oct 28 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 15, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before October 28. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around March 23.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Staten Island
- 10301 zone 7b
- 10302 zone 7b
- 10303 zone 7b
- 10304 zone 7b
- 10305 zone 7b
- 10306 zone 7b
- 10307 zone 7b
- 10308 zone 7b
- 10309 zone 7b
- 10310 zone 7b
- 10311 zone 7b
- 10312 zone 7b
- 10313 zone 7b
- 10314 zone 7b
Nearby cities
- New York City zone 7b, last frost Mar 30
- Brooklyn zone 7b, last frost Apr 1
- Manhattan zone 7b, last frost Mar 30
- Queens zone 7b, last frost Apr 2
- The Bronx zone 7b, last frost Apr 1
- Woodmere zone 7b, last frost Apr 2
- Yonkers zone 7b, last frost Apr 20
- Valley Stream zone 7b, last frost Apr 2
Questions
What growing zone is Staten Island, NY?
Staten Island 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 Staten Island?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Staten Island is April 2. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 15.
When can I plant tomatoes in Staten Island?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Apr 9 – Apr 16. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Newark Intl Ap, NJ (USW00014734), 13.6 km (8.4 mi) from the city center, elevation 2 m, based on 28 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.