January · Midwinter

What to sow in January in New York

7 crops are in their window this month in New York — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 11 Apr
First frost≈ 7 Nov
Frost-free daysFrom 11 Apr
January averages28°–40°F

Vegetables

2 in season
Celeriac
Start indoors · sow indoors early — celeriac takes months to bulk up
Closes 31 Jan
Celery
Start indoors · keep soil consistently moist for tender, mild stalks
Closes 31 Jan

Herbs

5 in season
Chives
Start indoors · perennial clumps, snip leaves for repeat harvests
Opens 31 Jan
Lemongrass
Start indoors · pot it up in fall and bring indoors before frost
Opens 31 Jan
Oregano
Start indoors · slow from seed, keep soil warm to germinate
Opens 31 Jan
Parsley
Start indoors · slow to sprout, soak seeds overnight first
Opens 31 Jan
Thyme
Start indoors · needs warmth and light to germinate, be patient
Opens 31 Jan

Fruit · nothing to sow this month