What Can Grow in Albany, NY

Albany in the Hudson Valley has a productive growing season for diverse vegetables and Hudson Valley specialties.

Albany, NY is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season lasts about 150 days, with last frost around April 28 and first fall frost around October 20. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, apples.

5bUSDA Zone
150 daysFrost-Free
April 28Last Frost
October 20First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Albany
tomatoespeppersapplessquashbeansherbs
💡 Planting Tips

Hudson Valley location. Excellent apple growing region. Plant warm crops May 5.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Albany, NY is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. Albany in the Hudson Valley has a productive growing season for diverse vegetables and Hudson Valley specialties.

The average last spring frost in Albany is around April 28. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 20, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 150 days.

Albany's Zone 5b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, apples, squash, beans, herbs. Hudson Valley location. Excellent apple growing region. Plant warm crops May 5.

In Albany, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 28. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.