When to plant in East Rutherford, NJ
USDA Zone 7bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for East Rutherford, New Jersey — all computed from East Rutherford's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in East Rutherford, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
TETERBORO 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 East Rutherford’s own odds, recorded at TETERBORO AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 2 | Apr 16 | Apr 3 | Oct 10 | Oct 24 | Nov 6 |
| 32°F | Apr 16 | Apr 3 | Mar 20 | Oct 21 | Nov 4 | Nov 20 |
| 28°F | Apr 4 | Mar 23 | Mar 7 | Nov 2 | Nov 16 | Dec 4 |
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 East Rutherford, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 11 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.
East Rutherford planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in East Rutherford, NJ?
On average, the last spring frost in East Rutherford is around April 3 (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 East Rutherford, NJ?
The first fall frost in East Rutherford typically arrives around November 4 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is East Rutherford in?
East Rutherford 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 East Rutherford?
There are roughly 215 frost-free days in East Rutherford (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around April 3 to the first fall frost near November 4.
When should I plant tomatoes in East Rutherford?
In East Rutherford, start tomato seeds indoors around February 6–February 20, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 10 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Rutherford · 2 km
- Wood-Ridge · 4 km
- Secaucus · 4 km
- Wallington · 4 km
- North Arlington · 5 km
- Hasbrouck Heights · 5 km
- Little Ferry · 5 km
- Passaic · 6 km
Frost dates recorded at TETERBORO AP, 4 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 East Rutherford, NJ — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00094741. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-jersey/east-rutherford.