Camden County, NJ — Planting Guide
Camden County is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 5 and the first fall frost is November 12, giving you a growing season of approximately 221 days.
At an elevation of 561 ft, Camden County receives approximately 43.7 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 89°F with winter lows around 29°F. The predominant soil type is Silt Loam.
🌡️ Zone
7b (5°F to 10°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
April 5
🍂 First Frost
November 12
📅 Growing Season
221 days
⛰️ Elevation
561 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
43.7 in
Camden County, NJ
Long season
221 days
Last Spring Frost
April 5
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221 growing days
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First Fall Frost
November 12
Camden County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 7b
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Apr 5
First Frost: Nov 12
Soil & Growing Conditions in Camden County
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.
Watering Needs
Moderate rainfall (43.7 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.
Season Tips
221-day frost-free season
Plenty of time for warm-season crops. Start heat-lovers indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost to maximise your harvest window.
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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Camden County
112 vegetables that grow well in Zone 7b with planting dates for Camden County.
Show all 112 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Sep 6 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 1 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Apr 19 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Mar 22 | — | Sep 3 | May 17 – Jun 14 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jul 26 – Sep 20 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 2 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jul 12 – Aug 30 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 17 – Jun 21 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jun 7 – Jul 19 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 17 – Jun 21 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jul 5 – Aug 30 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 23 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 12 – Sep 6 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Aug 23 – Oct 4 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 22 | — | Sep 3 | May 24 – Jun 28 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Aug 2 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jul 19 – Aug 23 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jun 28 – Aug 23 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jun 7 – Jul 19 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Jul 19 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 1 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jun 28 – Aug 9 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jun 7 – Jul 19 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Jun 28 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Aug 2 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Apr 19 – May 10 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 7 – Jul 5 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Mar 22 | — | Sep 3 | Aug 23 – Oct 25 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Mar 22 | — | Sep 3 | May 17 – Jun 14 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jun 28 – Aug 9 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Feb 1 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 30 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 24 – Jun 28 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Jun 28 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jun 21 – Aug 2 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 2 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 1 | Dec 31 – May 13 | 90–240 |
| Green Beans | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 1 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Feb 1 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Oct 4 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Aug 2 – Sep 6 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Aug 23 – Nov 1 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 16 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 24 – Jun 21 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Jul 26 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jul 12 – Aug 16 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 24 – Jun 28 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jun 14 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jul 5 – Sep 20 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jun 28 – Aug 9 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 19 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Aug 2 – Oct 4 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Oct 4 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 17 – Jun 21 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 12 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 16 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Apr 12 – May 10 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Sep 3 | May 24 – Jul 19 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jun 7 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Jul 5 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 12 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jul 5 – Aug 23 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 17 – Jun 14 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Mar 22 | — | Sep 3 | Jul 5 – Aug 16 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 7 – Jul 5 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Jul 26 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Feb 1 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Sep 6 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Sep 6 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 17 – Jun 21 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jun 7 – Jul 12 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Mar 22 | — | Sep 3 | Apr 19 – May 10 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jun 21 – Aug 2 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Mar 22 | — | Sep 3 | Jun 14 – Jul 19 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Mar 22 | — | Sep 3 | Jul 5 – Aug 16 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Jun 28 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 26 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | Jul 5 – Aug 23 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Jul 26 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jul 5 – Aug 30 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 16 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 9 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 12 – Sep 6 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Apr 19 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 4 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Sep 6 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jun 14 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 30 | 60–85 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 22 | — | Sep 3 | May 3 – Jun 7 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Apr 5 | Sep 3 | May 17 – Jun 21 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 16 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Apr 12 | — | — | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jul 19 – Sep 6 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Camden County
31 fruits that grow well in Zone 7b with planting dates for Camden County.
Show all 31 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | Jul 26 – Nov 8 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Apr 26 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 9 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Cranberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Currants | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Figs | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Apr 26 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 30 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Haskaps | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Apr 26 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 30 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Kiwi | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Lingonberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Loquat | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Medlar | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Quince | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Apr 26 | — | Jul 26 – Dec 6 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Camden County
36 herbs that grow well in Zone 7b with planting dates for Camden County.
Show all 36 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Sep 3 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Sep 3 | Jun 28 – Sep 13 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 16 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jul 12 – Sep 27 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Sep 3 | May 24 – Jul 12 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Sep 3 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 16 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Sep 3 | Jul 12 – Sep 13 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jul 12 – Sep 27 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 23 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 23 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 2 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 23 | 70–90 |
| Lovage | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 23 | 70–90 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Sep 3 | May 31 – Aug 2 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jul 5 – Nov 22 | 80–180 |
| Rue | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 23 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 23 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 2 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 29 | Sep 3 | May 10 – Jul 12 | 40–60 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Feb 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 16 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 23 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Aug 16 – Nov 22 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Camden County
53 flowers that grow well in Zone 7b with planting dates for Camden County.
Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Feb 22 | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | May 31 – Oct 4 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Oct 8 | Nov 5 – Nov 26 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Oct 1 – Oct 29 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Feb 1 | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 16 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | Apr 5 | Sep 17 | Jun 7 – Sep 13 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Jan 25 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Oct 18 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Nov 1 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Feb 1 | — | Apr 12 | — | May 31 – Jul 5 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | Feb 22 | Mar 1 | Apr 5 | Sep 17 | May 24 – Sep 20 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | Mar 8 | — | Sep 17 | May 17 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Mar 8 | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 7 – Oct 18 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Feb 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 12 | — | May 31 – Jul 5 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Feb 1 | Apr 5 | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Nov 1 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Oct 11 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Oct 8 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Oct 8 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | Mar 15 | Apr 12 | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Nov 8 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Feb 1 | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Nov 1 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Feb 8 | Mar 1 | Mar 8 | — | Apr 26 – Jul 19 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Feb 1 | Apr 12 | Apr 12 | — | Jun 28 – Nov 1 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Feb 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 12 | — | May 31 – Jul 5 | 80–120 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Feb 15 | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Nov 15 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Jan 25 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Oct 18 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Nov 1 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Jan 25 | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Oct 25 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Oct 8 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Jan 25 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Oct 11 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Feb 8 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Oct 18 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Apr 12 | — | May 31 – Jul 5 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | Mar 8 | — | Sep 3 | May 17 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Feb 1 | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Sep 13 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Oct 4 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Feb 1 | — | Mar 8 | — | May 3 – Jul 12 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Feb 8 | Apr 12 | Apr 12 | — | May 31 – Jul 5 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | Feb 22 | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | May 31 – Sep 20 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Mar 8 | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | May 31 – Oct 18 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Jan 25 | — | Mar 29 | Sep 3 | May 24 – Aug 16 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | Apr 12 | — | Jun 7 – Jul 5 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Feb 8 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Oct 11 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Feb 1 | Apr 12 | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Sep 13 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Mar 8 | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | May 24 – Oct 4 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Oct 8 – Nov 5 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Jan 25 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Oct 25 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Feb 8 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Oct 18 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Feb 1 | — | Apr 12 | — | Aug 2 – Oct 25 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Jan 25 | Mar 8 | Mar 29 | Sep 17 | Jun 7 – Sep 13 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Mar 15 | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 28 – Oct 18 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Feb 22 | Mar 8 | Apr 5 | Oct 1 | May 17 – Aug 23 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Nov 26 – Feb 18 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Oct 8 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Jan 25 | — | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Oct 18 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 12 | — | Jun 14 – Nov 1 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Mar 8 | Apr 5 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Oct 18 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Camden County
Gardening Guides & Resources
Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Camden County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Camden County, NJ?
Camden County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.
When is the last frost in Camden County, NJ?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Camden County falls around April 5. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Camden County, NJ?
The median first fall frost in Camden County arrives around November 12. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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