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New Jersey Planting Guide & Growing Season

New Jersey is in USDA hardiness zone with a growing season of 195 days. The average last spring frost is Apr 1 - May 1 and the average first fall frost is Oct 10 - Nov 10.

USDA Zone Hardiness zone
Last Frost Apr 1 - May 1 Average spring
First Frost Oct 10 - Nov 10 Average fall
Growing Season 195 days Moderate season

Growing Conditions in New Jersey

USDA Hardiness Zone
Average Last FrostApr 1 - May 1
Average First FrostOct 10 - Nov 10
Growing Season Length195 days

How New Jersey Compares

Compare New Jersey's growing conditions with states that have similar climates.

StateUSDA ZoneLast FrostFirst FrostSeason (days)
New Jersey (NJ) Apr 1 - May 1Oct 10 - Nov 10195
Alabama (AL) Mar 1 - Apr 1Oct 25 - Nov 15220
Alaska (AK) May 15 - Jun 15Aug 15 - Sep 15105
Arizona (AZ) Feb 1 - Apr 15Oct 15 - Dec 15270
Arkansas (AR) Mar 15 - Apr 15Oct 15 - Nov 1210
California (CA) Jan 15 - Apr 15Oct 15 - Dec 31290

Frequently Asked Questions About Gardening in New Jersey

When should I start seeds indoors in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, the average last frost date is Apr 1 - May 1. Start most seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before this date. The USDA hardiness zone for New Jersey is undefined, with a growing season of approximately 195 days.

What USDA hardiness zone is New Jersey?

New Jersey falls in USDA hardiness zones undefined. This affects which perennial plants will survive winter and influences optimal planting times.

When is the first frost in New Jersey?

The average first frost date in New Jersey is Oct 10 - Nov 10. Plan to harvest cold-sensitive crops before this date or protect them with row covers.

How long is the growing season in New Jersey?

New Jersey has an average growing season of 195 days, from the last frost (Apr 1 - May 1) to first frost (Oct 10 - Nov 10). This moderate season works well for most common vegetables.

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