When to plant in Toms River, NJ
USDA Zone 7aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Toms River, New Jersey — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Toms River, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
TOMS RIVER · 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 Toms River’s own odds, recorded at TOMS RIVER.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 22 | May 4 | Apr 20 | Sep 27 | Oct 8 | Oct 21 |
| 32°F | May 12 | Apr 23 | Apr 8 | Oct 8 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 |
| 28°F | Apr 28 | Apr 8 | Mar 27 | Oct 18 | Nov 1 | Nov 14 |
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 Toms River, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 37 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.
Toms River planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Toms River, NJ?
On average, the last spring frost in Toms River is around April 23 (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 Toms River, NJ?
The first fall frost in Toms River typically arrives around October 20 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Toms River in?
Toms River is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Toms River?
There are roughly 180 frost-free days in Toms River (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 23 to the first fall frost near October 20.
When should I plant tomatoes in Toms River?
In Toms River, start tomato seeds indoors around February 26–March 12, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 30 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Beachwood · 7 km
- Holiday City-Berkeley · 9 km
- Lakewood · 11 km
- Point Pleasant · 14 km
- West Freehold · 28 km
- Ocean Acres · 29 km
- Asbury Park · 30 km
- Freehold · 30 km
Frost dates recorded at TOMS RIVER, 6 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 Toms River, NJ — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00288816. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-jersey/toms-river.