Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Elmwood park, NJ, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 7a.
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Elmwood park, NJ Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Elmwood park, NJ
The average last frost date in spring for Elmwood park is April 19th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until May 3rd before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Elmwood park, NJ
The average first frost date in fall for Elmwood park is November 10th. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Elmwood park, NJ
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Elmwood park is approximately 205 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Elmwood park, NJ Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Elmwood park, NJ Monthly Planting Recommendations
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Artichoke seeds indoors (from February 8th to February 22nd), starting Coneflower seeds indoors (from February 22nd to March 8th), and starting Impatiens seeds indoors (from February 8th to February 22nd).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Parsley (from March 22nd to April 5th), direct sowing Sweet Pea (from March 22nd to April 5th), and direct sowing Radish (from March 22nd to April 5th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Milk Thistle (from April 5th to April 19th), direct sowing Sunflower (from April 26th to May 10th), and direct sowing Hyssop (from April 5th to April 19th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Corn (from May 3rd to May 10th), direct sowing Jute (from May 3rd to May 17th), and direct sowing Okra (from May 3rd to May 17th).