Frost dates for 11205 — Brooklyn, NY
Last spring frostMar 30median date
First fall frostNov 20median date
Growing season235 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Brooklyn compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Brooklyn falls between March 14 and April 9, a 26-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 6.
- The median last frost is 34 days earlier than the New York median of May 3.
- Its 235-day growing season is among the longest of the 1,610 New York places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 6 days earlier than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 67 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Brooklyn shares its weather station with New York, NY, 8 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 14 |
| 50% (median) | March 30 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 20 |
| 90% (late) | December 6 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Brooklyn, NY
Frost dates for 11205 — Brooklyn, NY — last frost Mar 30, first frost Nov 20, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Transplant outside: Apr 13 to May 4
Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Dec 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Brooklyn, NY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Mar 2 – Apr 6 | Sep 25 – Oct 23 |
| Kale | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Okra | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — |
| Basil | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 23 – Apr 6 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 6 – Dec 11 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the New York Cntrl Pk Twr, NY weather station, 10 km away (elevation 131 ft (40 m)).
ZIP codes in Brooklyn: 11201 11202 11203 11204 11205 11206 11207 11208 11209 11210 11211 11212 11213 11214 11215 11216 11217 11218 11219 11220 11221 11222 11223 11224 11225 11226 11228 11229 11230 11231 11232 11233 11234 11235 11236 11237 11238 11239 11241 11242 11243 11245 11247 11249 11251 11252 11256
Frost dates near Brooklyn
- Ridgewood Mar 26 · Nov 25
- Long Island City Mar 30 · Nov 20
- Maspeth Mar 26 · Nov 25
- Sunnyside Mar 26 · Nov 25
- New York Mar 30 · Nov 20
- Woodside Mar 26 · Nov 25
- Middle Village Mar 26 · Nov 25
- Elmhurst Mar 26 · Nov 25
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Brooklyn, NY?
The median last spring frost in Brooklyn, NY is March 30. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 9, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Brooklyn, NY?
The median first fall frost is November 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Brooklyn, NY?
About 235 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Brooklyn, NY?
Brooklyn, NY is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.