When to plant corn salad (mâche) in New York
New York spans USDA zones 4b–7b, so the right time to plant corn salad (mâche) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 4 in New York to April 19 in Oneonta — below are local dates for 201 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 7b | April 1 | November 19 | March 4 – April 15 |
| Buffalo | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | March 27 – May 8 |
| Yonkers | 7b | April 20 | October 26 | March 23 – May 4 |
| Rochester | 6b | April 24 | October 25 | March 27 – May 8 |
| Syracuse | 6a | April 29 | October 19 | April 1 – May 13 |
| Albany | 6a | April 27 | October 15 | March 30 – May 11 |
| New Rochelle | 7b | April 20 | October 26 | March 23 – May 4 |
| Cheektowaga | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | March 27 – May 8 |
Corn Salad (Mâche) in New York: FAQ
When can I plant corn salad (mâche) in New York?
Across New York, the time to direct-sow corn salad (mâche) spans roughly March 4 in New York to April 19 in Oneonta, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the corn salad (mâche) planting date vary across New York?
Yes. New York publishes 201 cities with their own frost dates, so the right corn salad (mâche) planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does corn salad (mâche) take to grow in New York?
Corn Salad (Mâche) takes about 45–60 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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