What Can Grow in New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey's Garden State nickname is well-earned - diverse microclimates support excellent vegetables and blueberries.

New Jersey spans USDA zones 6a to 7a. The primary zone is 6b, with a growing season of 170 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn.

6bPrimary Zone
170 daysAvg Growing Season
3Zones Present
3Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in New Jersey
6a6b7a
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespepperseggplantsweet cornasparagus
🍎 Top Fruits
blueberriespeachesapplesstrawberriescranberries
🌸 Top Flowers
black-eyed Susansconeflowerspeoniesmarigolds
🌳 Top Trees
Atlantic white cedarpitch pinered mapledogwood
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid subtropical to continental. Warm summers and cold winters. Coastal moderation in the south.

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🏙️ Cities in New Jersey
Newark
Zone 7a
Jersey City
Zone 7a
Paterson
Zone 7a

Frequently Asked Questions

New Jersey spans USDA hardiness zones 6a, 6b, 7a. The most common zone across the state is 6b. Humid subtropical to continental. Warm summers and cold winters. Coastal moderation in the south.

In New Jersey, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn, asparagus. The growing season of 170 days allows for a productive single season.

New Jersey is well suited for growing blueberries, peaches, apples, strawberries, cranberries. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

New Jersey's growing season averages 170 days. Humid subtropical to continental. Warm summers and cold winters. Coastal moderation in the south. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.