Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Harris hill, NY, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 6a.
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Harris hill, NY Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Harris hill, NY
The average last frost date in spring for Harris hill is May 9th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until May 23rd 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 Harris hill, NY
The average first frost date in fall for Harris hill is October 25th. 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 Harris hill, NY
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Harris hill is approximately 169 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.
Harris hill, NY Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Harris hill, NY Monthly Planting Recommendations
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Onion seeds indoors (from February 28th to March 14th), starting Petunia seeds indoors (from February 28th to March 14th), and starting Geranium seeds indoors (from February 28th to March 14th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Pea (from March 28th to April 11th), starting Coleus seeds indoors (from March 14th to March 28th), and starting Ground Cherry seeds indoors (from March 14th to March 28th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Radish (from April 11th to April 25th), direct sowing Calendula (from April 25th to May 9th), and direct sowing Cilantro (from April 25th to May 23rd).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Sunflower (from May 16th to May 30th), direct sowing Cosmos (from May 16th to May 23rd), and direct sowing Corn (from May 23rd to May 30th).