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Mount Vernon, NY planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Mount Vernon, NY (USDA hardiness zone 7b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 1, 2026 9 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 16, 202613 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 12, 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 Mount Vernon, NY’s first frost (~Nov 16, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Mount Vernon, NY

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ZIP codes in Mount Vernon

10550, 10552, 10553

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Mount Vernon, NY (covering 3 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.