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When to Plant Peppers in New Jersey

In a typical New Jersey location, start seeds indoors Feb 4 – Feb 18, then transplant outdoors Apr 22 – May 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 2 in Atlantic City and as late as May 7 in Manville.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–90 days

Slow to germinate; start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant only once nights stay above 55F, 1-3 weeks after last frost.

Peppers Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
NewarkJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 11 – Apr 25
Jersey CityJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 11 – Apr 25
PatersonFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 22 – May 6
ElizabethJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 9 – Apr 23
EdisonFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 22 – May 6
TrentonFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
Toms RiverFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 30 – May 14
CliftonFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 22 – May 6
CamdenJan 19 – Feb 2Apr 6 – Apr 20
BrickFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 30 – May 14
PassaicJan 23 – Feb 6Apr 10 – Apr 24
Cherry HillFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 22 – May 6
Union CityJan 19 – Feb 2Apr 6 – Apr 20
BayonneJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 9 – Apr 23
MiddletownFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
East OrangeJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 11 – Apr 25
North BergenJan 19 – Feb 2Apr 6 – Apr 20
IrvingtonJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 11 – Apr 25
VinelandJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 18 – May 2
South VinelandFeb 13 – Feb 27May 1 – May 15
WayneFeb 3 – Feb 17Apr 21 – May 5
New BrunswickFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 22 – May 6
UnionJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 18 – May 2
PiscatawayFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 22 – May 6
JacksonFeb 17 – Mar 3May 5 – May 19
LakewoodFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 30 – May 14
HobokenJan 19 – Feb 2Apr 6 – Apr 20
West New YorkJan 19 – Feb 2Apr 6 – Apr 20
Perth AmboyFeb 4 – Feb 18Apr 22 – May 6
PlainfieldJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 18 – May 2

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 peppers in New Jersey?

In a typical New Jersey location, start seeds indoors Feb 4 – Feb 18, then transplant outdoors Apr 22 – May 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 2 in Atlantic City and as late as May 7 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 peppers take to grow?

Peppers typically take 60–90 days from planting to harvest. Slow to germinate; start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant only once nights stay above 55F, 1-3 weeks after last frost.

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