Frost Dates for Staten Island, NY 10306
Staten Island has 13 ZIP codes. The Staten Island, NY frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 3 · First fall frost November 7 · 218 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b
ZIP 10306 has about 57,400 people, one of 13 ZIP codes in Staten Island.
Long season: 218 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 23–April 15 (23 days). Fall frost risk spans October 22–November 23 (32 days).
Frost probability for 10306
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 15 | April 3 | March 23 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 22 | November 7 | November 23 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at NEWARK LIBERTY INTL AP (12.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 218-day season in Staten Island
In Staten Island (218 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 27 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 176 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 17. | Jul 8 |
| Pepper | Feb 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 176 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 17. | Jul 13 |
| Lettuce | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 16 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 260 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 13. | Sep 5 |
| Cucumber | Mar 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 11 |
| Beans | — | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 18 |
| Peas | — | Feb 6–Apr 17 | 281 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 6. | Aug 27 |
| Zucchini | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 16 |
| Onion | Jan 9 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 253 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 253 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 6–Mar 27 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Nov 28. | Oct 5 |
| Kale | Jan 23 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 20 |
| Broccoli | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 253 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 253 available after Mar 6. | Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 267 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 267 available after Mar 6. | Sep 5 |
| Radish | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Nov 14. | Oct 6 |
| Beets | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 6 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 239 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 7 | 323 | overwinter: Plant Nov 7 to Nov 28; harvest the following summer. | Nov 28 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 27–Apr 24 | 274 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 27; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 190 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 10. | Jul 20 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 17 | 183 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 17. | Jun 25 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 20 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 232 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 27. | Aug 17 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 6 | Mar 20–Mar 20 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 6 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Nov 28. | Oct 5 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 267 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 267 available after Mar 6. | Aug 6 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 183 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 17. | Jun 25 |
| Eggplant | Feb 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 176 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 17. | Jul 18 |
| Okra | Mar 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 197 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 16 |
| Basil | Feb 27 | Apr 24–Apr 24 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 11 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 6–Mar 27 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 11 |
| Parsley | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 218 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 218 available after Apr 10. | Aug 22 |
| Celery | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 218 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 218 available after Apr 10. | Jul 3 |
| Scallions | Jan 23 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 15 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 25 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 20 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 6 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 16 |
| Collards | Jan 23 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 15 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 176 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 17. | Jul 3 |
| Chives | Jan 9 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 232 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 232 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 6 |
| Oregano | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 232 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 232 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 9 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 218 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 218 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Sage | Feb 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 232 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 232 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 232 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 232 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 20 | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 11 |
| Cosmos | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 11 |
| Lavender | Jan 9 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 239 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 239 available after Apr 3. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 20 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 21 |
| Melons | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 176 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 17. | Jul 3 |
| Mint | — | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 239 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 239 available after Apr 3. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 16 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 197 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 10. | Aug 6 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 183 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 17. | Jul 5 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 204 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 3. | Aug 1 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 183 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 10. | Jul 13 |
| Watermelon | Mar 20 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 183 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 10. | Jul 8 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 16 |
| Zinnias | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 11 |
Month by month in Staten Island
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 9), Lavender (Jan 9), Onion (Jan 9), Rosemary (Jan 9), Celery (Jan 23), Collards (Jan 23), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 6), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 6), Cabbage (Feb 6), Lettuce (Feb 6), Sage (Feb 6), Swiss Chard (Feb 6), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 6), Beets (Feb 6), Dill (Feb 6), Peas (Feb 6), Radish (Feb 6), Spinach (Feb 6), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 27). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 6), Corn (Mar 6), Cosmos (Mar 6), Nasturtiums (Mar 6), Okra (Mar 6), Zinnias (Mar 6), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 6), Turnip (Mar 6), Carrots (Mar 13), Potatoes (Mar 20). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 6), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 6), Cabbage (Mar 6), Collards (Mar 6), Kale (Mar 6), Lettuce (Mar 6), +6 more. |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 3), Beans (Apr 10), Pole Beans (Apr 10). Transplant from: Cosmos (Apr 3), Lavender (Apr 3), Marigolds (Apr 3), Mint (Apr 3), Nasturtiums (Apr 3), Zinnias (Apr 3), +23 more. Last frost around April 3. |
| May | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 25), Pumpkin (Jun 25). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 3), Celery (Jul 3), Melons (Jul 3), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 5), Tomato (Jul 8), Watermelon (Jul 8), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 1), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 6), Pole Beans (Aug 6), Basil (Aug 11), Cosmos (Aug 11), Cucumber (Aug 11), +11 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 5), Carrots (Sep 5), Beets (Sep 6), Dill (Sep 6), Swiss Chard (Sep 6), Calendula (Sep 11), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 5), Spinach (Oct 5), Radish (Oct 6). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 7). First frost around November 7. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 28). |
| December | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Staten Island, NY (ZIP 10306)?
The median last spring frost date for Staten Island, NY (ZIP code 10306) is around April 3. 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 23; one in ten it runs past April 15.
What is the first fall frost date in Staten Island, NY?
The median first fall frost date for Staten Island, NY is around November 7. 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 22 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Staten Island, NY?
The frost-free growing season in Staten Island is about 218 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 Staten Island (218 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 Staten Island, NY?
Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, NY?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 27 and plant out Apr 17 in Staten Island. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Staten Island?
Two: plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 14.
When do I plant garlic in Staten Island?
Nov 7 to Nov 28; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Staten Island?
Yes: plant out Apr 17 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 8 for a fall crop.
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