Frost Dates for Binghamton, NY 13903
Binghamton has 5 ZIP codes. The Binghamton, NY frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost May 14 · First fall frost October 2 · 141 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6a
ZIP 13903 has about 17,600 people, one of 5 ZIP codes in Binghamton.
Moderate season: 141 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 26–May 31 (35 days). Fall frost risk spans September 21–October 14 (23 days).
Frost probability for 13903
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 31 | May 14 | April 26 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 21 | October 2 | October 14 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MONTROSE (22.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 141-day season in Binghamton
In Binghamton (141 frost-free days, a moderate season), 38 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 17 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 9 | May 28–Jun 4 | 99 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 99 available after May 28. | Jun 2 |
| Pepper | Apr 2 | May 28–Jun 4 | 99 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 99 available after May 28. | Jun 7 |
| Lettuce | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 11 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 183 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 23. | Jul 31 |
| Cucumber | Apr 23 | May 28–Jun 4 | 113 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 113 available after May 28. | Jul 6 |
| Beans | — | May 21–Jun 4 | 127 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 127 available after May 21. | Jul 13 |
| Peas | — | Mar 19–May 28 | 204 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 204 available after Mar 19. | Jul 22 |
| Zucchini | Apr 30 | May 28–Jun 4 | 113 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 113 available after May 28. | Jul 11 |
| Onion | Feb 19 | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 176 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 16. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 19–May 7 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 30 |
| Kale | Mar 5 | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 15 |
| Broccoli | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 176 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 16. | Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 190 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 16. | Jul 31 |
| Radish | — | Mar 19–Jun 11 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 31 |
| Beets | — | Mar 19–Jun 11 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 30–May 7 | 162 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 30. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 2 | 246 | overwinter: Plant Oct 2 to Oct 23; harvest the following summer. | Oct 23 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 9–Jun 4 | 197 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 9; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 16 | May 21–May 28 | 113 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 113 available after May 21. | Jun 14 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 30 | May 28–May 28 | 106 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 106 available after May 28. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 2 | May 7–May 21 | 155 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 155 available after May 7. | Jul 12 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 19 | Apr 30–Apr 30 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 30 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 19–Jun 11 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 30 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 190 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 16. | Jul 1 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 30 | May 28–Jun 4 | 106 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 106 available after May 28. | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 26 | May 28–Jun 4 | 99 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 99 available after May 28. | Jun 12 |
| Okra | Apr 16 | May 21–May 28 | 120 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 120 available after May 21. | Jul 11 |
| Basil | Apr 9 | Jun 4–Jun 4 | 106 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 106 available after Jun 4. | Jul 6 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 16–May 7 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 6 |
| Parsley | Mar 5 | May 21–May 28 | 141 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 141 available after May 21. | Jul 17 |
| Celery | Mar 5 | May 21–Jun 4 | 141 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 141 available after May 21. | May 28 |
| Scallions | Mar 5 | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 10 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 20 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 2–Apr 16 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 15 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 16 | May 7–May 14 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant May 7 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 11 |
| Collards | Mar 5 | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 10 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 30 | May 28–Jun 4 | 99 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 99 available after May 28. | — |
| Chives | Feb 19 | May 21–May 28 | 155 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 155 available after May 21. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 19–Jun 11 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Oregano | Mar 5 | May 21–May 28 | 155 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 155 available after May 21. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 19 | May 21–May 28 | 141 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 141 available after May 21. | — |
| Sage | Mar 19 | May 21–May 28 | 155 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 155 available after May 21. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 5 | May 21–May 28 | 155 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 155 available after May 21. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 2 | Apr 30–May 14 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 30 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 6 |
| Cosmos | Apr 16 | May 14–May 28 | 127 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 127 available after May 14. | Jul 6 |
| Lavender | Feb 19 | May 14–May 28 | 162 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 162 available after May 14. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 2 | May 14–May 21 | 127 | two-plantings: Plant May 14 and again by Jul 16; both mature before Sep 18. | Jul 16 |
| Melons | Apr 30 | May 28–Jun 4 | 99 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 99 available after May 28. | — |
| Mint | — | May 14–May 28 | 162 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 162 available after May 14. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 16 | May 14–May 21 | 127 | two-plantings: Plant May 14 and again by Jul 11; both mature before Sep 18. | Jul 11 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 21–Jun 4 | 120 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 120 available after May 21. | Jul 1 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 30 | May 28–Jun 4 | 106 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 106 available after May 28. | May 30 |
| Sunflowers | — | May 14–May 28 | 127 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 127 available after May 14. | Jun 26 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 19 | May 21–May 28 | 106 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 106 available after May 21. | Jun 7 |
| Watermelon | Apr 30 | May 21–May 28 | 106 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 106 available after May 21. | Jun 2 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 30 | May 28–Jun 4 | 113 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 113 available after May 28. | Jul 11 |
| Zinnias | Apr 16 | May 14–May 28 | 127 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 127 available after May 14. | Jul 6 |
Month by month in Binghamton
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 19), Lavender (Feb 19), Onion (Feb 19), Rosemary (Feb 19). |
| March | Start indoors: Celery (Mar 5), Collards (Mar 5), Kale (Mar 5), Oregano (Mar 5), Parsley (Mar 5), Scallions (Mar 5), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 19), Beets (Mar 19), Dill (Mar 19), Peas (Mar 19), Radish (Mar 19), Spinach (Mar 19). |
| April | Start indoors: Calendula (Apr 2), Cauliflower (Apr 2), Marigolds (Apr 2), Pepper (Apr 2), Basil (Apr 9), Tomato (Apr 9), +15 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Apr 2), Cilantro (Apr 16), Turnip (Apr 16), Carrots (Apr 23), Potatoes (Apr 30). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 16), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 16), Cabbage (Apr 16), Collards (Apr 16), Kale (Apr 16), Lettuce (Apr 16), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 9). |
| May | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (May 14), Beans (May 21), Pole Beans (May 21). Transplant from: Bok Choy (May 7), Cauliflower (May 7), Cosmos (May 14), Lavender (May 14), Marigolds (May 14), Mint (May 14), +24 more. Last frost around May 14. Last sowing dates: Celery (May 28), Spaghetti Squash (May 30). |
| June | Transplant from: Basil (Jun 4). Last sowing dates: Tomato (Jun 2), Watermelon (Jun 2), Pepper (Jun 7), Tomatillos (Jun 7), Eggplant (Jun 12), Corn (Jun 14), +1 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Jul 1), Pole Beans (Jul 1), Basil (Jul 6), Cosmos (Jul 6), Cucumber (Jul 6), Zinnias (Jul 6), +12 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Beets (Aug 1), Dill (Aug 1), Swiss Chard (Aug 1), Calendula (Aug 6), Cilantro (Aug 6), Collards (Aug 10), +9 more. |
| September | First fall frost approaching (around October 2). Transplant fall brassicas. Sow spinach, arugula, and radishes. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 2). First frost around October 2. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 23). |
| November | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Binghamton, NY (ZIP 13903)?
The median last spring frost date for Binghamton, NY (ZIP code 13903) is around May 14. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before April 26; one in ten it runs past May 31.
What is the first fall frost date in Binghamton, NY?
The median first fall frost date for Binghamton, NY is around October 2. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around September 21 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Binghamton, NY?
The frost-free growing season in Binghamton is about 141 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Binghamton (141 frost-free days, a moderate season), 38 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 17 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Binghamton, NY?
Binghamton, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 6a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Binghamton, NY?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 9 and plant out May 28 in Binghamton. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Binghamton?
Two: plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 9.
When do I plant garlic in Binghamton?
Oct 2 to Oct 23; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Vestal (ZIP 13850) has 155 frost-free days, 14 more than Binghamton (ZIP 13903). See Vestal ZIP 13850 frost dates
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