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When to Plant Zucchini in New York

In a typical New York location, start seeds indoors Mar 20 – Mar 27, then sow outdoors Apr 17 – May 1, then transplant outdoors Apr 17 – Apr 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 2 in Elmhurst and as late as May 24 in Corning.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 45–55 days

Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.

Zucchini Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsDirect sowTransplant
New York CityMar 9 – Mar 16Apr 6 – Apr 20Apr 6 – Apr 13
BrooklynMar 11 – Mar 18Apr 8 – Apr 22Apr 8 – Apr 15
QueensMar 12 – Mar 19Apr 9 – Apr 23Apr 9 – Apr 16
ManhattanMar 9 – Mar 16Apr 6 – Apr 20Apr 6 – Apr 13
The BronxMar 11 – Mar 18Apr 8 – Apr 22Apr 8 – Apr 15
Staten IslandMar 12 – Mar 19Apr 9 – Apr 23Apr 9 – Apr 16
BuffaloApr 3 – Apr 10May 1 – May 15May 1 – May 8
JamaicaMar 12 – Mar 19Apr 9 – Apr 23Apr 9 – Apr 16
RochesterApr 3 – Apr 10May 1 – May 15May 1 – May 8
YonkersMar 30 – Apr 6Apr 27 – May 11Apr 27 – May 4
AstoriaMar 9 – Mar 16Apr 6 – Apr 20Apr 6 – Apr 13
SyracuseApr 8 – Apr 15May 6 – May 20May 6 – May 13
AmherstApr 3 – Apr 10May 1 – May 15May 1 – May 8
ElmhurstMar 5 – Mar 12Apr 2 – Apr 16Apr 2 – Apr 9
CoronaMar 5 – Mar 12Apr 2 – Apr 16Apr 2 – Apr 9
AlbanyApr 6 – Apr 13May 4 – May 18May 4 – May 11
Richmond HillMar 12 – Mar 19Apr 9 – Apr 23Apr 9 – Apr 16
West AlbanyApr 6 – Apr 13May 4 – May 18May 4 – May 11
GreenburghMar 30 – Apr 6Apr 27 – May 11Apr 27 – May 4
New RochelleMar 11 – Mar 18Apr 8 – Apr 22Apr 8 – Apr 15
South Ozone ParkMar 12 – Mar 19Apr 9 – Apr 23Apr 9 – Apr 16
CheektowagaApr 3 – Apr 10May 1 – May 15May 1 – May 8
RidgewoodMar 5 – Mar 12Apr 2 – Apr 16Apr 2 – Apr 9
Mount VernonMar 11 – Mar 18Apr 8 – Apr 22Apr 8 – Apr 15
Forest HillsMar 5 – Mar 12Apr 2 – Apr 16Apr 2 – Apr 9
Jackson HeightsMar 5 – Mar 12Apr 2 – Apr 16Apr 2 – Apr 9
BaysideMar 5 – Mar 12Apr 2 – Apr 16Apr 2 – Apr 9
SchenectadyApr 6 – Apr 13May 4 – May 18May 4 – May 11
UticaApr 10 – Apr 17May 8 – May 22May 8 – May 15
BrentwoodMar 20 – Mar 27Apr 17 – May 1Apr 17 – 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 zucchini in New York?

In a typical New York location, start seeds indoors Mar 20 – Mar 27, then sow outdoors Apr 17 – May 1, then transplant outdoors Apr 17 – Apr 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 2 in Elmhurst and as late as May 24 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 zucchini take to grow?

Zucchini typically take 45–55 days from planting to harvest. Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.

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