Frost Dates for Olean, NY 14760
Last spring frost May 26 · First fall frost September 22 · 119 frost-free days · USDA Zone 5b
ZIP 14760 has about 17,500 people.
Short season: 119 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans May 9–June 13 (35 days). Fall frost risk spans September 7–October 7 (30 days).
Frost probability for 14760
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | June 13 | May 26 | May 9 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 7 | September 22 | October 7 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at FRANKLINVILLE (29.0 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 119-day season in Olean
In Olean (119 frost-free days, a short season), 33 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 15 get two plantings, 7 need an indoor start, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 21 | Jun 9–Jun 16 | 77 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 9, the outdoor season is about 3 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Pepper | Apr 14 | Jun 9–Jun 16 | 77 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 77 available after Jun 9. | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 31 | Apr 28–May 5 | 154 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Sep 29. | Aug 1 |
| Carrots | — | May 5–May 12 | 161 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 161 available after May 5. | Jul 21 |
| Cucumber | May 5 | Jun 9–Jun 16 | 91 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 91 available after Jun 9. | Jun 26 |
| Beans | — | Jun 2–Jun 16 | 105 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 105 available after Jun 2. | Jul 3 |
| Peas | — | Mar 31–Jun 9 | 182 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 182 available after Mar 31. | Jul 12 |
| Zucchini | May 12 | Jun 9–Jun 16 | 91 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 91 available after Jun 9. | Jul 1 |
| Onion | Mar 3 | Apr 28–May 12 | 154 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 154 available after Apr 28. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 31–May 19 | 196 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 20 |
| Kale | Mar 17 | Apr 28–May 12 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 5 |
| Broccoli | Mar 31 | Apr 28–May 12 | 154 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 154 available after Apr 28. | Jun 27 |
| Cabbage | Mar 31 | Apr 28–May 12 | 168 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 168 available after Apr 28. | Jul 21 |
| Radish | — | Mar 31–Jun 23 | 182 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Sep 29. | Aug 21 |
| Beets | — | Mar 31–Jun 23 | 182 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Sep 29. | Jul 22 |
| Potatoes | — | May 12–May 19 | 140 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 140 available after May 12. | — |
| Garlic | — | Sep 22 | 224 | overwinter: Plant Sep 22 to Oct 13; harvest the following summer. | Oct 13 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 21–Jun 16 | 175 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 21; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 28 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 91 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 91 available after Jun 2. | Jun 4 |
| Pumpkin | May 12 | Jun 9–Jun 9 | 84 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 9, the outdoor season is about 16 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 14 | May 19–Jun 2 | 133 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 133 available after May 19. | Jul 2 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 31 | May 12–May 12 | 140 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Sep 29. | Jul 22 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 31–Jun 23 | 196 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 20 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 31 | Apr 28–May 12 | 168 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 168 available after Apr 28. | Jun 21 |
| Butternut Squash | May 12 | Jun 9–Jun 16 | 84 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 9, the outdoor season is about 16 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 7 | Jun 9–Jun 16 | 77 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 77 available after Jun 9. | — |
| Okra | Apr 28 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 98 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 98 available after Jun 2. | Jul 1 |
| Basil | Apr 21 | Jun 16–Jun 16 | 84 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 84 available after Jun 16. | Jun 26 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 28–May 19 | 154 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Sep 29. | Jul 27 |
| Parsley | Mar 17 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 119 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 119 available after Jun 2. | Jul 7 |
| Celery | Mar 17 | Jun 2–Jun 16 | 119 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 2, the outdoor season is about 1 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Scallions | Mar 17 | Apr 28–May 12 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13. | Jul 31 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 28–May 12 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 10 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 182 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 5 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 28 | May 19–May 26 | 133 | two-plantings: Plant May 19 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Sep 29. | Aug 1 |
| Collards | Mar 17 | Apr 28–May 12 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13. | Jul 31 |
| Cantaloupe | May 12 | Jun 9–Jun 16 | 77 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 9, the outdoor season is about 8 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Chives | Mar 3 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 133 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 133 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 31–Jun 23 | 182 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Sep 29. | Jul 22 |
| Oregano | Mar 17 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 133 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 133 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Rosemary | Mar 3 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 119 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 119 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Sage | Mar 31 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 133 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 133 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 17 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 133 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 133 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 14 | May 12–May 26 | 140 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Sep 29. | Jul 27 |
| Cosmos | Apr 28 | May 26–Jun 9 | 105 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 105 available after May 26. | Jun 26 |
| Lavender | Mar 3 | May 26–Jun 9 | 140 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 140 available after May 26. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 14 | May 26–Jun 2 | 105 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 105 available after May 26. | Jul 6 |
| Melons | May 12 | Jun 9–Jun 16 | 77 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 9, the outdoor season is about 8 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Mint | — | May 26–Jun 9 | 140 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 140 available after May 26. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 28 | May 26–Jun 2 | 105 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 105 available after May 26. | Jul 1 |
| Pole Beans | — | Jun 2–Jun 16 | 98 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 98 available after Jun 2. | Jun 21 |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 12 | Jun 9–Jun 16 | 84 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 9, the outdoor season is about 6 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | May 26–Jun 9 | 105 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 105 available after May 26. | Jun 16 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 31 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 84 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 84 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Watermelon | May 12 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 84 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 84 available after Jun 2. | — |
| Yellow Squash | May 12 | Jun 9–Jun 16 | 91 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 91 available after Jun 9. | Jul 1 |
| Zinnias | Apr 28 | May 26–Jun 9 | 105 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 105 available after May 26. | Jun 26 |
Month by month in Olean
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start the slowest-growing crops indoors: onions, leeks, and celery (10–12 weeks before last frost). |
| March | Start indoors: Chives (Mar 3), Lavender (Mar 3), Onion (Mar 3), Rosemary (Mar 3), Celery (Mar 17), Collards (Mar 17), +12 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 31), Beets (Mar 31), Dill (Mar 31), Peas (Mar 31), Radish (Mar 31), Spinach (Mar 31). |
| April | Start indoors: Eggplant (Apr 7), Calendula (Apr 14), Cauliflower (Apr 14), Marigolds (Apr 14), Pepper (Apr 14), Basil (Apr 21), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Apr 14), Cilantro (Apr 28), Turnip (Apr 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 28), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 28), Cabbage (Apr 28), Collards (Apr 28), Kale (Apr 28), Lettuce (Apr 28), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 21). |
| May | Start indoors: Cucumber (May 5), Butternut Squash (May 12), Cantaloupe (May 12), Melons (May 12), Pumpkin (May 12), Spaghetti Squash (May 12), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (May 5), Potatoes (May 12), Sunflowers (May 26). Transplant from: Calendula (May 12), Swiss Chard (May 12), Bok Choy (May 19), Cauliflower (May 19), Cosmos (May 26), Lavender (May 26), +4 more. Last frost around May 26. |
| June | Direct sow from: Beans (Jun 2), Pole Beans (Jun 2). Transplant from: Celery (Jun 2), Chives (Jun 2), Corn (Jun 2), Okra (Jun 2), Oregano (Jun 2), Parsley (Jun 2), +17 more. Last sowing dates: Corn (Jun 4), Sunflowers (Jun 16), Brussel Sprouts (Jun 21), Pole Beans (Jun 21), Basil (Jun 26), Cosmos (Jun 26), +3 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Jul 1), Okra (Jul 1), Yellow Squash (Jul 1), Zucchini (Jul 1), Cauliflower (Jul 2), Beans (Jul 3), +12 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Bok Choy (Aug 1), Lettuce (Aug 1), Kale (Aug 5), Kohlrabi (Aug 5), Turnip (Aug 10), Arugula (Aug 20), +2 more. |
| September | Direct sow from: Garlic (Sep 22). First frost around September 22. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 13). |
| November | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
| 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 Olean, NY (ZIP 14760)?
The median last spring frost date for Olean, NY (ZIP code 14760) is around May 26. 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 May 9; one in ten it runs past June 13.
What is the first fall frost date in Olean, NY?
The median first fall frost date for Olean, NY is around September 22. 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 7 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Olean, NY?
The frost-free growing season in Olean is about 119 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 Olean (119 frost-free days, a short season), 33 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 15 get two plantings, 7 need an indoor start, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Olean, NY?
Olean, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 5b (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 Olean, NY?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 21 and plant out Jun 9 in Olean. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Olean?
Two: plant Apr 28 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Sep 29.
When do I plant garlic in Olean?
Sep 22 to Oct 13; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Celery in Olean?
Yes, with help. Even planted out Jun 2, the outdoor season is about 1 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Warren (ZIP 16365) has 133 frost-free days, 14 more than Olean (ZIP 14760). See Warren ZIP 16365 frost dates
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