New Jersey Planting Calendar
New Jersey spans USDA hardiness zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b. Planting dates vary significantly across the state depending on your zone. Find your county on the map below for exact frost dates and planting windows.
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Click any county to see your local planting calendar with exact frost dates and planting windows.
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Zones in New Jersey
Zone 6a
Winter low: -10 to -5°F
193
Growing Days
Apr 10
Last Frost
Oct 20
First Frost
2
Counties
Zone 6b
Winter low: -5 to 0°F
205
Growing Days
Apr 3
Last Frost
Oct 25
First Frost
5
Counties
Zone 7a
Winter low: 0 to 5°F
221
Growing Days
Mar 25
Last Frost
Nov 1
First Frost
13
Counties
Zone 7b
Winter low: 5 to 10°F
235
Growing Days
Mar 18
Last Frost
Nov 8
First Frost
1
Counties
Growing Season Comparison
Growing Season by Zone
Zone 1a
Jun 15 – Aug 15
Zone 1b
Jun 7 – Aug 25
Zone 2a
May 30 – Sep 1
Zone 2b
May 22 – Sep 10
Zone 3a
May 15 – Sep 15
Zone 4a
May 6 – Sep 28
Zone 5a
Apr 25 – Oct 8
Zone 5b
Apr 18 – Oct 13
Zone 6a
Apr 10 – Oct 20
Zone 6b
Apr 3 – Oct 25
Zone 7a
Mar 25 – Nov 1
Zone 7b
Mar 18 – Nov 8
Zone 8a
Mar 8 – Nov 18
Zone 8b
Feb 25 – Nov 28
Zone 9a
Feb 10 – Dec 10
Zone 10a
Jan 1 – Dec 31
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90
180
270
365 days
Frost Dates & Growing Season by County
View all 21 New Jersey counties with frost dates
| County | Zone | Last Frost | First Frost | Growing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic County | 7a | Apr 5 | Nov 12 | 221 |
| Bergen County | 6b | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Burlington County | 7a | Apr 9 | Nov 2 | 207 |
| Camden County | 7a | Apr 5 | Nov 12 | 221 |
| Cape May County | 7b | Mar 29 | Nov 11 | 227 |
| Cumberland County | 7a | Mar 28 | Nov 12 | 229 |
| Essex County | 7a | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Gloucester County | 7a | Apr 5 | Nov 12 | 221 |
| Hudson County | 7a | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Hunterdon County | 6b | Apr 12 | Oct 29 | 200 |
| Mercer County | 7a | Apr 12 | Oct 29 | 200 |
| Middlesex County | 7a | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Monmouth County | 7a | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Morris County | 6b | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Ocean County | 7a | Apr 12 | Oct 31 | 202 |
| Passaic County | 6b | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Salem County | 7a | Apr 6 | Nov 1 | 209 |
| Somerset County | 6b | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Sussex County | 6a | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Union County | 7a | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Warren County | 6a | Apr 16 | Oct 27 | 194 |
🥬 Vegetables
Browse all 116 vegetables you can grow in New Jersey
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Artichoke
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Belgian Endive
- Bitter Melon
- Black Beans
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Calabash
- Cardoon
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chard
- Chayote
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cowpeas
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Crosne
- Cucumber
- Daikon
- Delicata Squash
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Green Beans
- Horseradish
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Jicama
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Loofah
- Luffa
- Mache
- Malabar Spinach
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mitsuba
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Onion
- Pac Choi
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Radish
- Rhubarb
- Romanesco
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tatsoi
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Turmeric
- Turnip
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Winter Melon
- Yam
- Yard Long Beans
- Zucchini
🍓 Fruits
Browse all 34 fruits you can grow in New Jersey
- Alpine Strawberries
- Aronia
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Boysenberries
- Cantaloupe
- Che Fruit
- Cranberries
- Currants
- Dragon Fruit
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Goji Berries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Ground Cherry
- Guava
- Hardy Kiwi
- Haskaps
- Honeydew
- Jostaberry
- Kiwi
- Lingonberries
- Loquat
- Medlar
- Mulberries
- Passion Fruit
- Pawpaw
- Persimmon
- Pomegranate
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Serviceberries
- Strawberries
🌿 Herbs
Browse all 42 herbs you can grow in New Jersey
- Angelica
- Anise
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Borage
- Caraway
- Catnip
- Chamomile
- Chervil
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Comfrey
- Cumin
- Dill
- Echinacea
- Epazote
- Fennel (herb)
- Feverfew
- Garlic Chives
- Horehound
- Hyssop
- Lavender
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Thyme
- Lemon Verbena
- Lemongrass
- Lovage
- Marjoram
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Rue
- Sage
- Savory
- Sorrel
- Stevia
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Valerian
- Yarrow
