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When to Plant Snapdragon in Ovid, New York (14521)

Location

Ovid, New York

ZIP Code

14521

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Based on last frost Wednesday, April 15, 2026 · Zone 6b

Pro tip: Start Snapdragon seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Antirrhinum majus
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 12-36"
Spread 12"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Allow seed pods to dry and turn brown on the spike. Small holes in pods will open when ripe.

Processing

Shake dry pods over a bowl to collect tiny seeds. Dry 1 additional week.

Seed Viability

Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Many snapdragons are OP but some are hybrid. Seeds are tiny — handle carefully during collection.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 32 plants of Snapdragon. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Snapdragon in Ovid, New York? +

In Ovid (Zone 6b), start Snapdragon seeds indoors around Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Ovid, New York? +

The average last spring frost date for Ovid, New York (ZIP 14521) is around Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 6b.

How long does Snapdragon take to grow? +

Snapdragon typically matures in about 60 days from transplanting. In Ovid, that means you can expect harvest around Wednesday, April 29, 2026 plus 60 days.

Should I start Snapdragon indoors or direct sow in New York? +

Snapdragon should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Ovid, that means starting around Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

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Growing Snapdragon in Zone 6b

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Ovid, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Plan to transplant your Snapdragon seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.