When to plant in Vineland, NJ
USDA Zone 7aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Vineland, New Jersey — all computed from Vineland's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 7a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Vineland, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
MILLVILLE MUNI 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 Vineland’s own odds, recorded at MILLVILLE MUNI AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 22 | May 6 | Apr 21 | Oct 2 | Oct 14 | Oct 28 |
| 32°F | May 10 | Apr 24 | Apr 8 | Oct 10 | Oct 23 | Nov 5 |
| 28°F | Apr 26 | Apr 10 | Mar 26 | Oct 19 | Nov 2 | Nov 17 |
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 Vineland, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 17 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.
Vineland planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Vineland, NJ?
On average, the last spring frost in Vineland is around April 24 (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 Vineland, NJ?
In Vineland, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around October 23 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Vineland in?
Vineland 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 Vineland?
There are roughly 182 frost-free days in Vineland (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 24 to the first fall frost near October 23.
When should I plant tomatoes in Vineland?
In Vineland, start tomato seeds indoors around February 27–March 13, then transplant seedlings outdoors around May 1 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Millville · 10 km
- Bridgeton · 20 km
- Williamstown · 24 km
- Glassboro · 28 km
- Hammonton · 29 km
- McKee City · 30 km
- Sicklerville · 31 km
- Pine Hill · 36 km
Frost dates recorded at MILLVILLE MUNI AP, 12 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 Vineland, NJ — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00013735. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/new-jersey/vineland.