When to plant fennel (bulb) in New York
New York spans USDA zones 4b–7b, so the right time to plant fennel (bulb) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 18 in New York to May 3 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 18 – April 1 |
| Buffalo | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | April 10 – April 24 |
| Yonkers | 7b | April 20 | October 26 | April 6 – April 20 |
| Rochester | 6b | April 24 | October 25 | April 10 – April 24 |
| Syracuse | 6a | April 29 | October 19 | April 15 – April 29 |
| Albany | 6a | April 27 | October 15 | April 13 – April 27 |
| New Rochelle | 7b | April 20 | October 26 | April 6 – April 20 |
| Cheektowaga | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | April 10 – April 24 |
Fennel (Bulb) in New York: FAQ
When can I plant fennel (bulb) in New York?
Across New York, the time to transplant fennel (bulb) spans roughly March 18 in New York to May 3 in Oneonta, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the fennel (bulb) planting date vary across New York?
Yes. New York publishes 201 cities with their own frost dates, so the right fennel (bulb) 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 fennel (bulb) take to grow in New York?
Fennel (Bulb) takes about 65–90 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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