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Derby, NY planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Derby, NY (USDA hardiness zone 6b). Typical last spring frost around May 4, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 17, 202613 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 18, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Derby, NY’s first frost (~Oct 17, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Derby, NY

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ZIP codes in Derby

14047

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Derby, NY (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.