When to plant in Ridge, NY
USDA Zone 7aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Ridge, New York — all computed from Ridge's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 7a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Ridge, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
UPTON COOP - NWSFO NEW YORK · 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 Ridge’s own odds, recorded at UPTON COOP - NWSFO NEW YORK.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 17 | May 3 | Apr 22 | Sep 30 | Oct 11 | Oct 27 |
| 32°F | May 6 | Apr 21 | Apr 7 | Oct 9 | Oct 24 | Nov 6 |
| 28°F | Apr 20 | Apr 7 | Mar 26 | Oct 22 | Nov 3 | Nov 18 |
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 Ridge, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 12 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.
Ridge planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Ridge, NY?
On average, the last spring frost in Ridge is around April 21 (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 Ridge, NY?
The first fall frost in Ridge typically arrives around October 24 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Ridge in?
Ridge is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Ridge?
There are roughly 186 frost-free days in Ridge (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 21 to the first fall frost near October 24.
When should I plant tomatoes in Ridge?
In Ridge, start tomato seeds indoors around February 24–March 10, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 28 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Middle Island · 6 km
- Rocky Point · 6 km
- Manorville · 9 km
- Miller Place · 10 km
- Coram · 10 km
- Mastic · 11 km
- Mount Sinai · 12 km
- Shirley · 12 km
Frost dates recorded at UPTON COOP - NWSFO NEW YORK, 5 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 Ridge, NY — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00308721. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-york/ridge.