When to plant spinach in New Jersey
New Jersey spans USDA zones 6b–8a, so the right time to plant spinach shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 12 in Atlantic City to March 19 in Hillsborough — below are local dates for 158 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 7b | April 4 | November 6 | February 21 – March 21 |
| Jersey City | 7b | April 4 | November 6 | February 21 – March 21 |
| Paterson | 7a | April 15 | October 28 | March 4 – April 1 |
| Elizabeth | 7b | April 2 | November 10 | February 19 – March 19 |
| Toms River | 7a | April 23 | October 20 | March 12 – April 9 |
| Trenton | 7a | April 17 | October 28 | March 6 – April 3 |
| Clifton | 7a | April 15 | October 28 | March 4 – April 1 |
| Bayonne | 7b | April 2 | November 10 | February 19 – March 19 |
Spinach in New Jersey: FAQ
When can I plant spinach in New Jersey?
Across New Jersey, the time to direct-sow spinach spans roughly February 12 in Atlantic City to March 19 in Hillsborough, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the spinach planting date vary across New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey publishes 158 cities with their own frost dates, so the right spinach planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does spinach take to grow in New Jersey?
Spinach takes about 40–50 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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