When to Plant Sweet Corn in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the time to sow sweet corn outside runs from Apr 2 – Apr 16 in Atlantic City to May 2 – May 16 in Princeton. In Newark, it's Apr 11 – Apr 25. 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.
Sow corn in blocks rather than single rows so it pollinates well. Wait for soil around 60°F.
- Sow outside: 1–3 weeks after the last frost.
Sweet Corn planting dates in New Jersey by city
| City | Zone | Sow outside |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 8a | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Bayonne | 7b | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Bergenfield | 7b | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Bridgeton | 7b | Apr 17 – May 1 |
| Camden | 7b | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Carteret | 7b | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Cliffside Park | 7b | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Clifton | 7a | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| East Orange | 7a | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Elizabeth | 7b | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Englewood | 7b | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Fair Lawn | 7a | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Fort Lee | 7b | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Garfield | 7b | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Glassboro | 7b | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Hackensack | 7b | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Hoboken | 7b | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Jersey City | 7b | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Kearny | 7b | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Linden | 7b | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Lodi | 7b | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Long Branch | 7b | Apr 16 – Apr 30 |
| Millville | 7a | May 1 – May 15 |
| New Brunswick | 7a | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Newark | 7b | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Paramus | 7a | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Passaic | 7b | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Paterson | 7a | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Perth Amboy | 7b | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Plainfield | 7a | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Princeton | 7a | May 2 – May 16 |
| Rahway | 7b | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Ridgewood | 7a | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Sayreville | 7a | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| South Plainfield | 7a | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Trenton | 7a | Apr 24 – May 8 |
| Union City | 7b | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Vineland | 7a | May 1 – May 15 |
| West New York | 7b | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Westfield | 7a | Apr 18 – May 2 |
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 sweet corn.
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