When to plant jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) in New York
New York spans USDA zones 4b–7b, so the right time to plant jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings 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 | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 7b | April 1 | November 19 | March 4 – March 18 |
| Buffalo | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | March 27 – April 10 |
| Yonkers | 7b | April 20 | October 26 | March 23 – April 6 |
| Rochester | 6b | April 24 | October 25 | March 27 – April 10 |
| Syracuse | 6a | April 29 | October 19 | April 1 – April 15 |
| Albany | 6a | April 27 | October 15 | March 30 – April 13 |
| New Rochelle | 7b | April 20 | October 26 | March 23 – April 6 |
| Cheektowaga | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | March 27 – April 10 |
Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunchoke) in New York: FAQ
When can I plant jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) in New York?
Across New York, the time to transplant jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) spans roughly March 4 in New York to April 19 in Oneonta, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) planting date vary across New York?
Yes. New York publishes 201 cities with their own frost dates, so the right jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) 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 jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) take to grow in New York?
Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunchoke) takes about 110–150 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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