When to plant in Lodi, NJ
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Lodi, New Jersey — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Lodi, 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 Lodi’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 Lodi, 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.
Lodi planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Lodi, NJ?
On average, the last spring frost in Lodi 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 Lodi, NJ?
The first fall frost in Lodi typically arrives around November 4 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Lodi in?
Lodi 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 Lodi?
There are roughly 215 frost-free days in Lodi (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 Lodi?
In Lodi, 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- Hasbrouck Heights · 2 km
- Garfield · 2 km
- Wood-Ridge · 3 km
- Maywood · 3 km
- Hackensack · 3 km
- Wallington · 3 km
- Elmwood Park · 4 km
- Passaic · 5 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 Lodi, NJ — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00094741. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-jersey/lodi.