When to Plant Corn in New Jersey
In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Apr 15 – Apr 29. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 26 in Atlantic City and as late as Apr 30 in Manville.
Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.
Corn Planting Dates by City
| City | Direct sow |
|---|---|
| Newark | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Jersey City | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Paterson | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Elizabeth | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Edison | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Trenton | Apr 17 – May 1 |
| Toms River | Apr 23 – May 7 |
| Clifton | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Camden | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Brick | Apr 23 – May 7 |
| Passaic | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Cherry Hill | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Union City | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Bayonne | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Middletown | Apr 17 – May 1 |
| East Orange | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| North Bergen | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Irvington | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Vineland | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| South Vineland | Apr 24 – May 8 |
| Wayne | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| New Brunswick | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Union | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Piscataway | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Jackson | Apr 28 – May 12 |
| Lakewood | Apr 23 – May 7 |
| Hoboken | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| West New York | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Perth Amboy | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Plainfield | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 223 New Jersey cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Jersey cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant corn in New Jersey?
In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Apr 15 – Apr 29. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 26 in Atlantic City and as late as Apr 30 in Manville.
When is the last frost in New Jersey?
The average last spring frost in New Jersey ranges from March 26 in Atlantic City to April 30 in Manville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
How long do corn take to grow?
Corn typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.
Other Crops in New Jersey
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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