When to Plant Potatoes in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the time to plant potatoes outside runs from Mar 5 – Mar 19 in Atlantic City to Apr 4 – Apr 18 in Princeton. In Newark, it's Mar 14 – Mar 28. The average last spring frost differs by about 4 weeks across the state (Mar 26 in Atlantic City, Apr 25 in Princeton), so use the dates for the town nearest you.
Plant seed potatoes a few weeks before the last frost; cover any shoots if a late frost threatens.
- Plant outside: 1–3 weeks before the last frost.
Potatoes planting dates in New Jersey by city
| City | Zone | Plant outside |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 8a | Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Bayonne | 7b | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Bergenfield | 7b | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Bridgeton | 7b | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| Camden | 7b | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Carteret | 7b | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Cliffside Park | 7b | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Clifton | 7a | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| East Orange | 7a | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Elizabeth | 7b | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Englewood | 7b | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Fair Lawn | 7a | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Fort Lee | 7b | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Garfield | 7b | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Glassboro | 7b | Mar 18 – Apr 1 |
| Hackensack | 7b | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Hoboken | 7b | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Jersey City | 7b | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Kearny | 7b | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Linden | 7b | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Lodi | 7b | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Long Branch | 7b | Mar 19 – Apr 2 |
| Millville | 7a | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| New Brunswick | 7a | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Newark | 7b | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Paramus | 7a | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Passaic | 7b | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Paterson | 7a | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Perth Amboy | 7b | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Plainfield | 7a | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Princeton | 7a | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Rahway | 7b | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Ridgewood | 7a | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Sayreville | 7a | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| South Plainfield | 7a | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Trenton | 7a | Mar 27 – Apr 10 |
| Union City | 7b | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Vineland | 7a | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| West New York | 7b | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Westfield | 7a | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
Calculated from each town's average (50%) frost dates, from the nearest NOAA station (1991–2020). Typical dates for the 2027 planting season, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 averages. They are long-term odds, not a forecast: always check your local forecast before planting. Zones: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA-ARS and Oregon State University). Not the official map; see planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
See all frost dates in New Jersey, or the general guide to when to plant potatoes.
Getting beds ready? Work out how much raised bed soil, compost or mulch you need with our sister site, Yard Coverage.