Ventnor City, NJ planting zone & frost dates
Ventnor City is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. The last spring frost usually comes around March 26 and the first fall frost around November 22, for a growing season of about 243 days.
Planting calendar for Ventnor City
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 26) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Jan 29 – Feb 12 Transplant outdoors: Apr 2 – Apr 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Jan 15 – Jan 29 Transplant outdoors: Apr 9 – Apr 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Jan 15 – Jan 29 Transplant outdoors: Apr 9 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Jan 15 – Jan 29 Transplant outdoors: Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Jan 15 – Jan 29 Transplant outdoors: Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Feb 12 – Feb 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Feb 12 – Feb 26 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Apr 2 – Apr 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Apr 2 – Apr 9 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Apr 2 – Apr 9 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Apr 2 – Apr 9 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Feb 12 – Feb 26 Transplant outdoors: Apr 2 – Apr 9 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 27 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 22).
Useful for zone 7b gardens
- Seed starting kit with dome — to start seeds indoors before the last frost
- LED grow light for seedlings — stops leggy seedlings
- Frost cloth / plant covers — for late spring and early fall frosts
- Soil thermometer — warm-season crops need soil above 60°F
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Mar 9 | Mar 26 | Apr 7 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 10 | Nov 22 | Nov 7 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 7, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 7. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around March 13.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Ventnor City
- 08406 zone 7b
Nearby cities
- Atlantic City zone 8a, last frost Mar 26
- Pleasantville zone 7b, last frost Mar 26
- Ocean City zone 7b, last frost Mar 26
- Somers Point zone 7b, last frost Mar 26
- Hammonton zone 7a, last frost Apr 14
- Ocean Acres zone 7a, last frost Apr 1
- South Vineland zone 7a, last frost Apr 24
- Millville zone 7a, last frost Apr 24
Questions
What growing zone is Ventnor City, NJ?
Ventnor City is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b (average extreme winter low 5°F to 10°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Ventnor City?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Ventnor City is March 26. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 7.
When can I plant tomatoes in Ventnor City?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Apr 2 – Apr 9. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Margate, NJ (USC00285243), 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from the city center, elevation 5 m, based on 3 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.