Frost Dates for Brooklyn, NY 11219
Brooklyn has 38 ZIP codes. The Brooklyn, NY frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 1 · First fall frost November 15 · 228 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b
ZIP 11219 has about 94,200 people, one of 38 ZIP codes in Brooklyn.
Long season: 228 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 21–April 13 (23 days). Fall frost risk spans October 29–December 2 (34 days).
Frost probability for 11219
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 13 | April 1 | March 21 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 29 | November 15 | December 2 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at NEW YORK AVE V BROOKLYN (4.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 228-day season in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn (228 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Feb 25 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 186 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 15. | Jul 16 |
| Pepper | Feb 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 186 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 15. | Jul 21 |
| Lettuce | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 263 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 270 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 11. | Sep 13 |
| Cucumber | Mar 11 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Beans | — | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Peas | — | Feb 4–Apr 15 | 291 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 4. | Sep 4 |
| Zucchini | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Onion | Jan 7 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 263 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 4–Mar 25 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Kale | Jan 21 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Broccoli | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 263 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 4. | Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 277 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 277 available after Mar 4. | Sep 13 |
| Radish | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Oct 14 |
| Beets | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 249 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 15 | 333 | overwinter: Plant Nov 15 to Dec 6; harvest the following summer. | Dec 6 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 25–Apr 22 | 284 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 25; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 200 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 200 available after Apr 8. | Jul 28 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 15 | 193 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 15. | Jul 3 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 18 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 242 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 25. | Aug 25 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 4 | Mar 18–Mar 18 | 249 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 277 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 277 available after Mar 4. | Aug 14 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 193 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 15. | Jul 3 |
| Eggplant | Feb 11 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 186 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 15. | Jul 26 |
| Okra | Mar 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Basil | Feb 25 | Apr 22–Apr 22 | 193 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 4–Mar 25 | 263 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Parsley | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 228 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 8. | Aug 30 |
| Celery | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 228 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 8. | Jul 11 |
| Scallions | Jan 21 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 3 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 4 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Collards | Jan 21 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 186 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 15. | Jul 11 |
| Chives | Jan 7 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 242 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 242 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Oregano | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 242 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 242 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 7 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 228 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Sage | Feb 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 242 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 242 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 242 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 242 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 18 | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 249 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Cosmos | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Lavender | Jan 7 | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 249 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 249 available after Apr 1. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 18 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 29 |
| Melons | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 186 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 15. | Jul 11 |
| Mint | — | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 249 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 249 available after Apr 1. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 207 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 8. | Aug 14 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 193 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 15. | Jul 13 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 214 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 214 available after Apr 1. | Aug 9 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 193 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 8. | Jul 21 |
| Watermelon | Mar 18 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 193 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 8. | Jul 16 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Zinnias | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
Month by month in Brooklyn
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 7), Lavender (Jan 7), Onion (Jan 7), Rosemary (Jan 7), Celery (Jan 21), Collards (Jan 21), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 4), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 4), Cabbage (Feb 4), Lettuce (Feb 4), Sage (Feb 4), Swiss Chard (Feb 4), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 4), Beets (Feb 4), Dill (Feb 4), Peas (Feb 4), Radish (Feb 4), Spinach (Feb 4), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 25). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 4), Corn (Mar 4), Cosmos (Mar 4), Nasturtiums (Mar 4), Okra (Mar 4), Zinnias (Mar 4), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 4), Turnip (Mar 4), Carrots (Mar 11), Potatoes (Mar 18). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 4), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 4), Cabbage (Mar 4), Collards (Mar 4), Kale (Mar 4), Lettuce (Mar 4), +6 more. |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 1), Beans (Apr 8), Pole Beans (Apr 8). Transplant from: Cosmos (Apr 1), Lavender (Apr 1), Marigolds (Apr 1), Mint (Apr 1), Nasturtiums (Apr 1), Zinnias (Apr 1), +23 more. Last frost around April 1. |
| May | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| June | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 3), Pumpkin (Jul 3), Cantaloupe (Jul 11), Celery (Jul 11), Melons (Jul 11), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 13), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 9), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 14), Pole Beans (Aug 14), Basil (Aug 19), Cosmos (Aug 19), Cucumber (Aug 19), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 4), Cabbage (Sep 13), Carrots (Sep 13), Beets (Sep 14), Dill (Sep 14), Swiss Chard (Sep 14), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 3), Arugula (Oct 13), Spinach (Oct 13), Radish (Oct 14). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 15). First frost around November 15. |
| December | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 6). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11219)?
The median last spring frost date for Brooklyn, NY (ZIP code 11219) is around April 1. 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 March 21; one in ten it runs past April 13.
What is the first fall frost date in Brooklyn, NY?
The median first fall frost date for Brooklyn, NY is around November 15. 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 October 29 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Brooklyn, NY?
The frost-free growing season in Brooklyn is about 228 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 Brooklyn (228 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Brooklyn, NY?
Brooklyn, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 7b (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 Brooklyn, NY?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 25 and plant out Apr 15 in Brooklyn. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Brooklyn?
Two: plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22.
When do I plant garlic in Brooklyn?
Nov 15 to Dec 6; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Brooklyn?
Yes: plant out Apr 15 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 16 for a fall crop.
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