When to plant escarole in New York
New York spans USDA zones 4b–7b, so the right time to plant escarole shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 11 in New York to April 26 in Oneonta — below are local dates for 201 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 7b | April 1 | November 19 | March 11 – April 1 |
| Buffalo | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | April 3 – April 24 |
| Yonkers | 7b | April 20 | October 26 | March 30 – April 20 |
| Rochester | 6b | April 24 | October 25 | April 3 – April 24 |
| Syracuse | 6a | April 29 | October 19 | April 8 – April 29 |
| Albany | 6a | April 27 | October 15 | April 6 – April 27 |
| New Rochelle | 7b | April 20 | October 26 | March 30 – April 20 |
| Cheektowaga | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | April 3 – April 24 |
Escarole in New York: FAQ
When can I plant escarole in New York?
Across New York, the time to transplant escarole spans roughly March 11 in New York to April 26 in Oneonta, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the escarole planting date vary across New York?
Yes. New York publishes 201 cities with their own frost dates, so the right escarole 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 escarole take to grow in New York?
Escarole takes about 80–100 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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