When to plant in Linden, NJ
USDA Zone 7bLinden, New Jersey frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Linden, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
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 Linden’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 Linden, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 14 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.
Linden planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Linden, NJ?
Plan for the last spring frost in Linden around April 2 (the date it has a 50% chance of a 32°F freeze). Anything frost-sensitive should go out after it.
When is the first fall frost in Linden, NJ?
In Linden, 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 Linden in?
Linden 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 Linden?
There are roughly 222 frost-free days in Linden (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around April 2 to the first fall frost near November 10.
When should I plant tomatoes in Linden?
In Linden, start tomato seeds indoors around February 5–February 19, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 9 once the danger of frost has passed.
Never miss a window in Linden
An email when it’s time to start seeds, transplant, and sow — timed to Linden’s frost dates. Double opt-in, one-click unsubscribe, no spam.
Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at NEWARK INTL AP, 8 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 Linden, NJ — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00014734. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-jersey/linden.