When to plant in Geneva, NY
USDA Zone 6bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Geneva, New York — all computed from Geneva's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 6b means Geneva sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
Frost probability
GENEVA RSCH FARM · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Geneva’s own odds, recorded at GENEVA RSCH FARM.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 23 | May 10 | Apr 27 | Sep 27 | Oct 7 | Oct 22 |
| 32°F | May 12 | Apr 30 | Apr 17 | Oct 4 | Oct 21 | Nov 4 |
| 28°F | May 1 | Apr 17 | Apr 4 | Oct 18 | Nov 2 | Nov 14 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Geneva, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 25 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Geneva planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Geneva, NY?
Geneva's average last spring frost falls near April 30 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in Geneva, NY?
Expect Geneva's first fall frost near October 21 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Geneva in?
Geneva is in USDA hardiness zone 6b. In zone 6b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Geneva?
There are roughly 174 frost-free days in Geneva (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 30 to the first fall frost near October 21.
When should I plant tomatoes in Geneva?
In Geneva, start tomato seeds indoors around March 5–March 19, then transplant seedlings outdoors around May 7 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Canandaigua · 24 km
- Auburn · 35 km
- Brighton · 56 km
- Ithaca · 61 km
- Irondequoit · 61 km
- Rochester · 62 km
- Fulton · 68 km
- Greece · 70 km
Frost dates recorded at GENEVA RSCH FARM, 4 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Geneva, NY — Frost Dates & Zone 6b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00303184. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-york/geneva.