When to Plant Sweet Corn in New York
In New York, the time to sow sweet corn outside runs from Apr 8 – Apr 22 in New York to May 21 – Jun 4 in Kingston. In New York, it's Apr 8 – Apr 22. 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.
Sow corn in blocks rather than single rows so it pollinates well. Wait for soil around 60°F.
- Sow outside: 1–3 weeks after the last frost.
Sweet Corn planting dates in New York by city
| City | Zone | Sow outside |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 6a | May 4 – May 18 |
| Auburn | 6a | May 9 – May 23 |
| Binghamton | 6a | May 9 – May 23 |
| Buffalo | 6b | May 1 – May 15 |
| Elmira | 6a | May 13 – May 27 |
| Freeport | 7b | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Garden City | 7b | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Glen Cove | 7b | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Harrison | 7a | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Hempstead | 7b | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Ithaca | 6a | May 18 – Jun 1 |
| Jamestown | 6a | May 15 – May 29 |
| Kingston | 6b | May 21 – Jun 4 |
| Kiryas Joel | 6b | Apr 17 – May 1 |
| Lindenhurst | 7b | Apr 13 – Apr 27 |
| Long Beach | 7b | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Middletown | 6b | Apr 28 – May 12 |
| Mount Vernon | 7b | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| New Rochelle | 7b | Apr 27 – May 11 |
| New York | 7b | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Newburgh | 6b | May 6 – May 20 |
| Niagara Falls | 6b | May 3 – May 17 |
| North Tonawanda | 6b | May 13 – May 27 |
| Ossining | 7a | May 2 – May 16 |
| Peekskill | 7a | May 7 – May 21 |
| Port Chester | 7b | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Poughkeepsie | 6b | Apr 28 – May 12 |
| Rochester | 6b | May 1 – May 15 |
| Rockville Centre | 7b | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Rome | 5b | May 13 – May 27 |
| Saratoga Springs | 5b | May 9 – May 23 |
| Schenectady | 6a | May 4 – May 18 |
| Spring Valley | 7a | Apr 27 – May 11 |
| Syracuse | 6a | May 6 – May 20 |
| Troy | 6a | Apr 26 – May 10 |
| Utica | 5b | May 8 – May 22 |
| Valley Stream | 7b | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Watertown | 5a | May 9 – May 23 |
| White Plains | 7a | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Yonkers | 7b | Apr 27 – May 11 |
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 sweet corn.
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