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When to Plant Zucchini in New Jersey

In a typical New Jersey location, start seeds indoors Mar 25 – Apr 1, then sow outdoors Apr 22 – May 6, then transplant outdoors Apr 22 – Apr 29. 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 Direct sow
Days to maturity 45–55 days

Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.

Zucchini Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsDirect sowTransplant
NewarkMar 14 – Mar 21Apr 11 – Apr 25Apr 11 – Apr 18
Jersey CityMar 14 – Mar 21Apr 11 – Apr 25Apr 11 – Apr 18
PatersonMar 25 – Apr 1Apr 22 – May 6Apr 22 – Apr 29
ElizabethMar 12 – Mar 19Apr 9 – Apr 23Apr 9 – Apr 16
EdisonMar 25 – Apr 1Apr 22 – May 6Apr 22 – Apr 29
TrentonMar 27 – Apr 3Apr 24 – May 8Apr 24 – May 1
Toms RiverApr 2 – Apr 9Apr 30 – May 14Apr 30 – May 7
CliftonMar 25 – Apr 1Apr 22 – May 6Apr 22 – Apr 29
CamdenMar 9 – Mar 16Apr 6 – Apr 20Apr 6 – Apr 13
BrickApr 2 – Apr 9Apr 30 – May 14Apr 30 – May 7
PassaicMar 13 – Mar 20Apr 10 – Apr 24Apr 10 – Apr 17
Cherry HillMar 25 – Apr 1Apr 22 – May 6Apr 22 – Apr 29
Union CityMar 9 – Mar 16Apr 6 – Apr 20Apr 6 – Apr 13
BayonneMar 12 – Mar 19Apr 9 – Apr 23Apr 9 – Apr 16
MiddletownMar 27 – Apr 3Apr 24 – May 8Apr 24 – May 1
East OrangeMar 14 – Mar 21Apr 11 – Apr 25Apr 11 – Apr 18
North BergenMar 9 – Mar 16Apr 6 – Apr 20Apr 6 – Apr 13
IrvingtonMar 14 – Mar 21Apr 11 – Apr 25Apr 11 – Apr 18
VinelandMar 21 – Mar 28Apr 18 – May 2Apr 18 – Apr 25
South VinelandApr 3 – Apr 10May 1 – May 15May 1 – May 8
WayneMar 24 – Mar 31Apr 21 – May 5Apr 21 – Apr 28
New BrunswickMar 25 – Apr 1Apr 22 – May 6Apr 22 – Apr 29
UnionMar 21 – Mar 28Apr 18 – May 2Apr 18 – Apr 25
PiscatawayMar 25 – Apr 1Apr 22 – May 6Apr 22 – Apr 29
JacksonApr 7 – Apr 14May 5 – May 19May 5 – May 12
LakewoodApr 2 – Apr 9Apr 30 – May 14Apr 30 – May 7
HobokenMar 9 – Mar 16Apr 6 – Apr 20Apr 6 – Apr 13
West New YorkMar 9 – Mar 16Apr 6 – Apr 20Apr 6 – Apr 13
Perth AmboyMar 25 – Apr 1Apr 22 – May 6Apr 22 – Apr 29
PlainfieldMar 21 – Mar 28Apr 18 – May 2Apr 18 – 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 zucchini in New Jersey?

In a typical New Jersey location, start seeds indoors Mar 25 – Apr 1, then sow outdoors Apr 22 – May 6, then transplant outdoors Apr 22 – Apr 29. 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 zucchini take to grow?

Zucchini typically take 45–55 days from planting to harvest. Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.

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