When to plant in Hempstead, NY
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Hempstead, New York — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
In zone 7b, Hempstead supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
MINEOLA · 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 Hempstead’s own odds, recorded at MINEOLA.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 30 | Apr 16 | Apr 3 | Oct 16 | Oct 31 | Nov 13 |
| 32°F | Apr 16 | Apr 2 | Mar 18 | Oct 31 | Nov 12 | Dec 1 |
| 28°F | Apr 4 | Mar 20 | Mar 5 | Nov 9 | Nov 25 | Dec 13 |
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 Hempstead, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 11 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.
Hempstead planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Hempstead, NY?
On average, the last spring frost in Hempstead is around April 2 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Hempstead, NY?
Expect Hempstead's first fall frost near November 12 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Hempstead in?
Hempstead is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. In zone 7b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Hempstead?
Hempstead has about 224 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 2) and first fall frost (November 12).
When should I plant tomatoes in Hempstead?
For Hempstead, sow tomatoes indoors about February 5–February 19 and move the seedlings out around April 9, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Uniondale · 3 km
- West Hempstead · 3 km
- Garden City · 3 km
- Roosevelt · 4 km
- Rockville Centre · 5 km
- Franklin Square · 5 km
- Mineola · 5 km
- North Merrick · 5 km
Frost dates recorded at MINEOLA, 3 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 Hempstead, NY — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00305377. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-york/hempstead.