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When to Plant Oregano in New York

In a typical New York location, start seeds indoors Feb 13 – Feb 27, then transplant outdoors Apr 10 – Apr 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 26 in Elmhurst and as late as May 17 in Corning.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 80–90 days

Perennial herb; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/just after last frost date.

Oregano Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
New York CityFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 30 – Apr 6
BrooklynFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 1 – Apr 8
QueensFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 2 – Apr 9
ManhattanFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 30 – Apr 6
The BronxFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 1 – Apr 8
Staten IslandFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 2 – Apr 9
BuffaloFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 24 – May 1
JamaicaFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 2 – Apr 9
RochesterFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 24 – May 1
YonkersFeb 23 – Mar 9Apr 20 – Apr 27
AstoriaFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 30 – Apr 6
SyracuseMar 4 – Mar 18Apr 29 – May 6
AmherstFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 24 – May 1
ElmhurstJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 26 – Apr 2
CoronaJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 26 – Apr 2
AlbanyMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 27 – May 4
Richmond HillFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 2 – Apr 9
West AlbanyMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 27 – May 4
GreenburghFeb 23 – Mar 9Apr 20 – Apr 27
New RochelleFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 1 – Apr 8
South Ozone ParkFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 2 – Apr 9
CheektowagaFeb 27 – Mar 13Apr 24 – May 1
RidgewoodJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 26 – Apr 2
Mount VernonFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 1 – Apr 8
Forest HillsJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 26 – Apr 2
Jackson HeightsJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 26 – Apr 2
BaysideJan 29 – Feb 12Mar 26 – Apr 2
SchenectadyMar 2 – Mar 16Apr 27 – May 4
UticaMar 6 – Mar 20May 1 – May 8
BrentwoodFeb 13 – Feb 27Apr 10 – Apr 17

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 oregano in New York?

In a typical New York location, start seeds indoors Feb 13 – Feb 27, then transplant outdoors Apr 10 – Apr 17. 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 oregano take to grow?

Oregano typically take 80–90 days from planting to harvest. Perennial herb; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/just after last frost date.

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