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Patricia Curran
Horticulture Program Manager
(607) 272-2292 ext 146
pc21@cornell.edu

Cornell Cooperative Extension
Tompkins County
615 Willow Avenue
Ithaca, NY 14850-3555
(607) 272-2292
tompkins@cornell.edu

2012 USDA ZONE MAP

The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map helps gardeners and growers determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. For the first time, the map is available as an interactive GIS-based map, for which a broadband Internet connection is recommended. Users may also simply type in a ZIP Code and find the hardiness zone for that area.

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First Planting Dates

In Tompkins County, the last average frost date is May 14, and the first average fall frost is October 1.  The chart below shows dates various popular garden vegetables can be planted as seeds, sets or transplants. 

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First Seeding & Transplanting Dates for Vegetables in New York

*  Indicates variety is transplanted
(x) Indicates variety may be transplanted or  seeded. If transplanted probably should be later than date given.
(t) Indicates variety may be transplants, sets or seed.

  As early as garden may be
  worked in spring or about
  April 15.

  After the date of the last  
  average frost in  Ithaca
  area (May 14).

  After the soil has become
  warm in spring -  June 1.

   Beets
   Broccoli (x)
   Brussels Sprouts (x)
   Cabbage (x)
   Carrots
   Cauliflower (x)
   Celery (x)
   Endive
   Kale
   Kohlrabi
   Leeks
   Lettuce
   Mustard
   Onions (t)
   Parsley
   Peas
   Radish
   Swiss Chard
   Spinach
   Turnips
   Rutabagas

 

   Beans
   Eggplant*
   Pepper*
   Popcorn
   Potatoes
   Sweet Corn
   Tomatoes*

   Basil
   Cucumber
   Muskmelon*
   Okra*
   Pumpkins*
   Squashes, Summer
   Squashes, Winter*
   Watermelon*

 

See what is suggested to plant from June 10 - Sept. 10.

Last Updated: April 2, 2012