When to Plant Corn in New York
In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Apr 10 – Apr 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 26 in Elmhurst and as late as May 17 in Corning.
Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.
Corn Planting Dates by City
| City | Direct sow |
|---|---|
| New York City | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Brooklyn | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Queens | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Manhattan | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| The Bronx | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Staten Island | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Buffalo | Apr 24 – May 8 |
| Jamaica | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Rochester | Apr 24 – May 8 |
| Yonkers | Apr 20 – May 4 |
| Astoria | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Syracuse | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Amherst | Apr 24 – May 8 |
| Elmhurst | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Corona | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Albany | Apr 27 – May 11 |
| Richmond Hill | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| West Albany | Apr 27 – May 11 |
| Greenburgh | Apr 20 – May 4 |
| New Rochelle | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| South Ozone Park | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Cheektowaga | Apr 24 – May 8 |
| Ridgewood | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Mount Vernon | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Forest Hills | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Jackson Heights | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Bayside | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Schenectady | Apr 27 – May 11 |
| Utica | May 1 – May 15 |
| Brentwood | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 267 New York cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New York cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant corn in New York?
In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Apr 10 – Apr 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 26 in Elmhurst and as late as May 17 in Corning.
When is the last frost in New York?
The average last spring frost in New York ranges from March 26 in Elmhurst to May 17 in Corning, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
How long do corn take to grow?
Corn typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.
Other Crops in New York
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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