Frost Dates for Valley Stream, NY 11581
Valley Stream has 2 ZIP codes. The Valley Stream, NY frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 1 · First fall frost November 17 · 230 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b
ZIP 11581 has about 22,800 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Valley Stream.
Long season: 230 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 20–April 12 (23 days). Fall frost risk spans October 31–December 4 (34 days).
Frost probability for 11581
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 12 | April 1 | March 20 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 31 | November 17 | December 4 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at LAGUARDIA AP (19.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 230-day season in Valley Stream
In Valley Stream (230 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 | 188 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 15. | Jul 18 |
| Pepper | Feb 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 188 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 15. | Jul 23 |
| Lettuce | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 26 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 272 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 11. | Sep 15 |
| Cucumber | Mar 11 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Beans | — | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Peas | — | Feb 4–Apr 15 | 293 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 4. | Sep 6 |
| Zucchini | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Onion | Jan 7 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 265 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 4. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 4–Mar 25 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 15 |
| Kale | Jan 21 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 30 |
| Broccoli | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 265 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 4. | Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 279 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 279 available after Mar 4. | Sep 15 |
| Radish | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Oct 16 |
| Beets | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 251 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 17 | 335 | overwinter: Plant Nov 17 to Dec 8; harvest the following summer. | Dec 8 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 25–Apr 22 | 286 | 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 | 202 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 8. | Jul 30 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 15 | 195 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 15. | Jul 5 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 18 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 244 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 25. | Aug 27 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 4 | Mar 18–Mar 18 | 251 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 15 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 4 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 279 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 279 available after Mar 4. | Aug 16 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 195 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 15. | Jul 5 |
| Eggplant | Feb 11 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 188 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 15. | Jul 28 |
| Okra | Mar 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Basil | Feb 25 | Apr 22–Apr 22 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 4–Mar 25 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 21 |
| Parsley | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 230 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 230 available after Apr 8. | Sep 1 |
| Celery | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 230 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 230 available after Apr 8. | Jul 13 |
| Scallions | Jan 21 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 25 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 5 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 18–Mar 4 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 30 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 4 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 26 |
| Collards | Jan 21 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 25 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 188 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 15. | Jul 13 |
| Chives | Jan 7 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 244 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 244 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 4–Apr 29 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Oregano | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 244 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 244 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 7 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 230 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 230 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Sage | Feb 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 244 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 244 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 21 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 244 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 244 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 18 | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 251 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 21 |
| Cosmos | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Lavender | Jan 7 | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 251 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 251 available after Apr 1. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 18 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 31 |
| Melons | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 188 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 15. | Jul 13 |
| Mint | — | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 251 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 251 available after Apr 1. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 209 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 209 available after Apr 8. | Aug 16 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 195 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 15. | Jul 15 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 216 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 1. | Aug 11 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 4 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 195 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 8. | Jul 23 |
| Watermelon | Mar 18 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 195 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 8. | Jul 18 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 18 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Zinnias | Mar 4 | Apr 1–Apr 15 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
Month by month in Valley Stream
| 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 5), Pumpkin (Jul 5), Cantaloupe (Jul 13), Celery (Jul 13), Melons (Jul 13), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 15), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 11), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 16), Pole Beans (Aug 16), Basil (Aug 21), Cosmos (Aug 21), Cucumber (Aug 21), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Parsley (Sep 1), Peas (Sep 6), Cabbage (Sep 15), Carrots (Sep 15), Beets (Sep 16), Dill (Sep 16), +9 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 5), Arugula (Oct 15), Spinach (Oct 15), Radish (Oct 16). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 17). First frost around November 17. |
| December | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 8). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Valley Stream, NY (ZIP 11581)?
The median last spring frost date for Valley Stream, NY (ZIP code 11581) 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 20; one in ten it runs past April 12.
What is the first fall frost date in Valley Stream, NY?
The median first fall frost date for Valley Stream, NY is around November 17. 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 31 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Valley Stream, NY?
The frost-free growing season in Valley Stream is about 230 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 Valley Stream (230 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 Valley Stream, NY?
Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream, NY?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 25 and plant out Apr 15 in Valley Stream. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Valley Stream?
Two: plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24.
When do I plant garlic in Valley Stream?
Nov 17 to Dec 8; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Valley Stream?
Yes: plant out Apr 15 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 18 for a fall crop.
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