When to Plant Potatoes in New York
In New York, the time to plant potatoes outside runs from Mar 11 – Mar 25 in New York to Apr 23 – May 7 in Kingston. In New York, it's Mar 11 – Mar 25. The average last spring frost differs by about 6 weeks across the state (Apr 1 in New York, May 14 in Kingston), so use the dates for the town nearest you.
Plant seed potatoes a few weeks before the last frost; cover any shoots if a late frost threatens.
- Plant outside: 1–3 weeks before the last frost.
Potatoes planting dates in New York by city
| City | Zone | Plant outside |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 6a | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Auburn | 6a | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Binghamton | 6a | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Buffalo | 6b | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Elmira | 6a | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Freeport | 7b | Mar 17 – Mar 31 |
| Garden City | 7b | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Glen Cove | 7b | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Harrison | 7a | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Hempstead | 7b | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Ithaca | 6a | Apr 20 – May 4 |
| Jamestown | 6a | Apr 17 – May 1 |
| Kingston | 6b | Apr 23 – May 7 |
| Kiryas Joel | 6b | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| Lindenhurst | 7b | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Long Beach | 7b | Mar 17 – Mar 31 |
| Middletown | 6b | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Mount Vernon | 7b | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| New Rochelle | 7b | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| New York | 7b | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Newburgh | 6b | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Niagara Falls | 6b | Apr 5 – Apr 19 |
| North Tonawanda | 6b | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Ossining | 7a | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Peekskill | 7a | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Port Chester | 7b | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Poughkeepsie | 6b | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Rochester | 6b | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Rockville Centre | 7b | Mar 17 – Mar 31 |
| Rome | 5b | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Saratoga Springs | 5b | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Schenectady | 6a | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Spring Valley | 7a | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Syracuse | 6a | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Troy | 6a | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
| Utica | 5b | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Valley Stream | 7b | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Watertown | 5a | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| White Plains | 7a | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Yonkers | 7b | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
Calculated from each town's average (50%) frost dates, from the nearest NOAA station (1991–2020). Typical dates for the 2027 planting season, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 averages. They are long-term odds, not a forecast: always check your local forecast before planting. Zones: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA-ARS and Oregon State University). Not the official map; see planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
See all frost dates in New York, or the general guide to when to plant potatoes.
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