When to plant in Elizabeth, NJ
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Elizabeth, New Jersey — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
In zone 7b, Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth’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 Elizabeth, 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.
Elizabeth planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Elizabeth, NJ?
Elizabeth's average last spring frost falls near April 2 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in Elizabeth, NJ?
The first fall frost in Elizabeth typically arrives around November 10 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Elizabeth in?
Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth?
Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth?
For Elizabeth, 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 reachFrost dates recorded at NEWARK INTL AP, 3 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 Elizabeth, NJ — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00014734. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-jersey/elizabeth.