Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Forest home, NY, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 6a.
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Forest home, NY Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Forest home, NY
The average last frost date in spring for Forest home is May 12th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until May 26th before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Forest home, NY
The average first frost date in fall for Forest home is October 5th. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Forest home, NY
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Forest home is approximately 146 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Forest home, NY Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Forest home, NY Monthly Planting Recommendations
March
In March, recommended activities include starting Petunia seeds indoors (from March 3rd to March 17th), starting Tomato seeds indoors (from March 17th to March 31st), and starting Pepper seeds indoors (from March 17th to March 31st).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Swiss Chard (from April 28th to May 12th), direct sowing Cilantro (from April 28th to May 26th), and direct sowing Alfalfa (from April 14th to April 28th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Melon (from May 26th to June 9th), direct sowing Runner Bean (from May 19th to June 2nd), and direct sowing Lemon Balm (from May 12th to May 26th).