Frost Dates for White Plains, NY 10603
White Plains has 5 ZIP codes. The White Plains, NY frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 19 · First fall frost October 19 · 183 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 10603 has about 18,900 people, one of 5 ZIP codes in White Plains.
Long season: 183 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 8–May 2 (24 days). Fall frost risk spans October 2–November 4 (33 days).
Frost probability for 10603
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 2 | April 19 | April 8 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 2 | October 19 | November 4 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at YORKTOWN HTS 1W (23.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 183-day season in White Plains
In White Plains (183 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 | Mar 15 | May 3–May 10 | 141 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 141 available after May 3. | Jun 19 |
| Pepper | Mar 8 | May 3–May 10 | 141 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 141 available after May 3. | Jun 24 |
| Lettuce | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 28 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 225 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 29. | Aug 17 |
| Cucumber | Mar 29 | May 3–May 10 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant May 3 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
| Beans | — | Apr 26–May 10 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 12. | Jul 30 |
| Peas | — | Feb 22–May 3 | 246 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 246 available after Feb 22. | Aug 8 |
| Zucchini | Apr 5 | May 3–May 10 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant May 3 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Onion | Jan 25 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 218 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 22. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 22–Apr 12 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 16 |
| Kale | Feb 8 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Broccoli | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 218 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 22. | Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 232 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 22. | Aug 17 |
| Radish | — | Feb 22–May 17 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Oct 26. | Sep 17 |
| Beets | — | Feb 22–May 17 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 204 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 19 | 288 | overwinter: Plant Oct 19 to Nov 9; harvest the following summer. | Nov 9 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 15–May 10 | 239 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 15; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 22 | Apr 26–May 3 | 155 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 26. | Jul 1 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 5 | May 3–May 3 | 148 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 148 available after May 3. | Jun 6 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 8 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 197 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 12. | Jul 29 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 22 | Apr 5–Apr 5 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 22–May 17 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 16 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 232 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 22. | Jul 18 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 5 | May 3–May 10 | 148 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 148 available after May 3. | Jun 6 |
| Eggplant | Mar 1 | May 3–May 10 | 141 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 141 available after May 3. | Jun 29 |
| Okra | Mar 22 | Apr 26–May 3 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Basil | Mar 15 | May 10–May 10 | 148 | two-plantings: Plant May 10 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 22–Apr 12 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 23 |
| Parsley | Feb 8 | Apr 26–May 3 | 183 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 26. | Aug 3 |
| Celery | Feb 8 | Apr 26–May 10 | 183 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 26. | Jun 14 |
| Scallions | Feb 8 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 6 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 22 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 197 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 28 |
| Collards | Feb 8 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 5 | May 3–May 10 | 141 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 141 available after May 3. | Jun 14 |
| Chives | Jan 25 | Apr 26–May 3 | 197 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 26. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 22–May 17 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Oregano | Feb 8 | Apr 26–May 3 | 197 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 26. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 25 | Apr 26–May 3 | 183 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 26. | — |
| Sage | Feb 22 | Apr 26–May 3 | 197 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 26. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 8 | Apr 26–May 3 | 197 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 26. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 8 | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 23 |
| Cosmos | Mar 22 | Apr 19–May 3 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
| Lavender | Jan 25 | Apr 19–May 3 | 204 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 19. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 8 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 5. | Aug 2 |
| Melons | Apr 5 | May 3–May 10 | 141 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 141 available after May 3. | Jun 14 |
| Mint | — | Apr 19–May 3 | 204 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 19. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 22 | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 26–May 10 | 162 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 26. | Jul 18 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 5 | May 3–May 10 | 148 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 148 available after May 3. | Jun 16 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 19–May 3 | 169 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 169 available after Apr 19. | Jul 13 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 22 | Apr 26–May 3 | 148 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 148 available after Apr 26. | Jun 24 |
| Watermelon | Apr 5 | Apr 26–May 3 | 148 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 148 available after Apr 26. | Jun 19 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 5 | May 3–May 10 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant May 3 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Zinnias | Mar 22 | Apr 19–May 3 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
Month by month in White Plains
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 25), Lavender (Jan 25), Onion (Jan 25), Rosemary (Jan 25). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 8), Collards (Feb 8), Kale (Feb 8), Oregano (Feb 8), Parsley (Feb 8), Scallions (Feb 8), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 22), Beets (Feb 22), Dill (Feb 22), Peas (Feb 22), Radish (Feb 22), Spinach (Feb 22). |
| March | Start indoors: Eggplant (Mar 1), Calendula (Mar 8), Cauliflower (Mar 8), Marigolds (Mar 8), Pepper (Mar 8), Basil (Mar 15), +8 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 8), Cilantro (Mar 22), Turnip (Mar 22), Carrots (Mar 29). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 22), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 22), Cabbage (Mar 22), Collards (Mar 22), Kale (Mar 22), Lettuce (Mar 22), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 15). |
| April | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Apr 5), Cantaloupe (Apr 5), Melons (Apr 5), Pumpkin (Apr 5), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 5), Watermelon (Apr 5), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Apr 5), Sunflowers (Apr 19), Beans (Apr 26), Pole Beans (Apr 26). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 5), Swiss Chard (Apr 5), Bok Choy (Apr 12), Cauliflower (Apr 12), Cosmos (Apr 19), Lavender (Apr 19), +15 more. Last frost around April 19. |
| May | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (May 3), Cantaloupe (May 3), Cucumber (May 3), Eggplant (May 3), Melons (May 3), Pepper (May 3), +6 more. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 6), Pumpkin (Jun 6), Cantaloupe (Jun 14), Celery (Jun 14), Melons (Jun 14), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 16), +5 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Corn (Jul 1), Sunflowers (Jul 13), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 18), Pole Beans (Jul 18), Basil (Jul 23), Cosmos (Jul 23), +9 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Aug 2), Parsley (Aug 3), Peas (Aug 8), Cabbage (Aug 17), Carrots (Aug 17), Beets (Aug 18), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Kale (Sep 1), Kohlrabi (Sep 1), Turnip (Sep 6), Arugula (Sep 16), Spinach (Sep 16), Radish (Sep 17). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 19). First frost around October 19. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 9). |
| 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 White Plains, NY (ZIP 10603)?
The median last spring frost date for White Plains, NY (ZIP code 10603) is around April 19. 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 8; one in ten it runs past May 2.
What is the first fall frost date in White Plains, NY?
The median first fall frost date for White Plains, NY is around October 19. 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 2 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in White Plains, NY?
The frost-free growing season in White Plains is about 183 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 White Plains (183 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 White Plains, NY?
White Plains, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 7a (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 White Plains, NY?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 15 and plant out May 3 in White Plains. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in White Plains?
Two: plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 26.
When do I plant garlic in White Plains?
Oct 19 to Nov 9; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in White Plains?
Yes: plant out May 3 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 19 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Hartsdale (ZIP 10530) has 190 frost-free days, 7 more than White Plains (ZIP 10603). See Hartsdale ZIP 10530 frost dates
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