Benson Farms
8400 CLARK MILLS ROAD, Whitesboro, NY 13492
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State-licensed in NY as of 2026-08-04 , licence #302171, source registry · how we verify this
Growing conditions
- USDA hardiness zone
- 5b
- Avg. minimum winter temp
- -15°F
- Median frost dates
- First ~Oct 13 · Last ~May 1
Frost dates: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, nearest station (UTICA ONEIDA CO AP, NY US, 6.7 km away) .
What's plantable right now
Based on this ZIP's median frost dates, last frost ~May 1, first frost ~Oct 13.
Direct-sow now
- Basil · 14–75 days to maturity
Planting-window sources: , Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center , Colorado State University Extension, Colorado Master Gardener Program , NC State Extension .
Planting windows and crop timing here are computed from USDA/NOAA climate data and the university extension sources cited below, not a site visit or soil test. Treat this as a starting point: local conditions vary, and a local nursery or extension office can advise on your exact site. See our full Disclaimer.
Nearby nurseries
- Benson's Farm & Garden Whitesboro, NY
- GreenScapes Garden Center & Landscape Co. Whitesboro, NY
Frequently asked questions
- What type of business is BENSON FARMS?
- BENSON FARMS is a nursery or garden center in Whitesboro, NY; its business type has not been classified.
- Is BENSON FARMS state-licensed?
- Yes, BENSON FARMS appears in NY's state nursery/dealer licensing registry, as of 2026-08-04 (license #302171).
- What USDA growing zone is BENSON FARMS in?
- BENSON FARMS (ZIP 13492) is in USDA hardiness zone 5b, with an average minimum winter temperature of -15°F.
- What's plantable near BENSON FARMS right now?
- Based on ZIP 13492's frost dates, this is a good time to direct-sow 1 crop. See the full list above.
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