When to plant in Carteret, NJ
USDA Zone 7bCarteret, New Jersey frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
In zone 7b, Carteret supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
NEWARK INTL AP · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Carteret’s own odds, recorded at NEWARK INTL AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 29 | Apr 13 | Apr 1 | Oct 17 | Oct 30 | Nov 12 |
| 32°F | Apr 15 | Apr 2 | Mar 20 | Oct 28 | Nov 10 | Nov 25 |
| 28°F | Apr 4 | Mar 23 | Mar 8 | Nov 8 | Nov 22 | Dec 8 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Carteret, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 15 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Carteret planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Carteret, NJ?
On average, the last spring frost in Carteret is around April 2 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Carteret, NJ?
In Carteret, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 10 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Carteret in?
Carteret is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. In zone 7b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Carteret?
Carteret has about 222 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 2) and first fall frost (November 10).
When should I plant tomatoes in Carteret?
For Carteret, sow tomatoes indoors about February 5–February 19 and move the seedlings out around April 9, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Avenel · 4 km
- Linden · 5 km
- Rahway · 5 km
- Woodbridge · 6 km
- Colonia · 7 km
- Iselin · 8 km
- Perth Amboy · 8 km
- Roselle · 8 km
Frost dates recorded at NEWARK INTL AP, 12 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Carteret, NJ — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00014734. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-jersey/carteret.