New Jersey Planting Zones & Schedule

New Jersey’s USDA growing zones range from Zone 6 to Zone 8, depending on where you are in the state. Most of the state falls in Zones 6b, 7a, and 7b where you can grow both cool-season and warm-season crops.

The southern and coastal regions, like Atlantic City and Cape May, are a little milder. These areas fall into Zone 8a which is ideal for warm-weather crops like tomatoes, peppers, and corn.

New Jersey Last & First Frost Dates

City	Last Frost Date	First Frost Date
Atlantic City	4/1	11/21
Camden	4/11	11/1
East Orange	4/11	11/1
Fort Lee	4/1	11/11
Highland Park	4/21	10/21
Jersey City	4/11	11/11
Lodi	4/11	11/1
New Brunswick	4/21	10/21
Newark	4/11	11/1
Vineland	5/1	10/21

*Keep in mind that frost can occur before or after these dates. Watch your local weather to determine the best time to plant.

The growing season in New Jersey varies greatly, ranging from around 155 days in the northern part of the state up to 230 in coastal areas. Refer to the planting schedules below to determine the best timing for your zone.