Frost Dates for Englewood, NJ 07631

Last spring frost April 1 · First fall frost November 15 · 228 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b

ZIP 07631 has about 29,600 people.

Long season: 228 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 20–April 13 (24 days). Fall frost risk spans October 29–December 2 (34 days).

Frost probability for 07631

Frost10%50%90%
Spring (last frost)April 13April 1March 20
Fall (first frost)October 29November 15December 2

Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at NY CITY CNTRL PARK (12.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.

Which crops fit a 228-day season in Englewood

In Englewood (228 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.

CropStart indoorsPlant out / sowDays you haveVerdictLast sow date
TomatoFeb 25Apr 15–Apr 22186fits: 80 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 15.Jul 16
PepperFeb 18Apr 15–Apr 22186fits: 75 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 15.Jul 21
LettuceFeb 4Mar 4–Mar 11263two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 24
Carrots—Mar 11–Mar 18270fits: 70 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 11.Sep 13
CucumberMar 11Apr 15–Apr 22200two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 19
Beans—Apr 8–Apr 22214two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8.Aug 26
Peas—Feb 4–Apr 15291fits: 65 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 4.Sep 4
ZucchiniMar 18Apr 15–Apr 22200two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 24
OnionJan 7Mar 4–Mar 18263fits: 100 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 4.—
Spinach—Feb 4–Mar 25305two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6.Oct 13
KaleJan 21Mar 4–Mar 18277two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6.Sep 28
BroccoliFeb 4Mar 4–Mar 18263fits: 80 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 4.Aug 20
CabbageFeb 4Mar 4–Mar 18277fits: 70 days to maturity, 277 available after Mar 4.Sep 13
Radish—Feb 4–Apr 29291two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Nov 22.Oct 14
Beets—Feb 4–Apr 29291two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 14
Potatoes—Mar 18–Mar 25249fits: 90 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 18.—
Garlic—Nov 15333overwinter: Plant Nov 15 to Dec 6; harvest the following summer.Dec 6
Strawberry—Feb 25–Apr 22284perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 25; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years.—
CornMar 4Apr 8–Apr 15200fits: 75 days to maturity, 200 available after Apr 8.Jul 28
PumpkinMar 18Apr 15–Apr 15193fits: 100 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 15.Jul 3
CauliflowerFeb 18Mar 25–Apr 8242fits: 75 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 25.Aug 25
Swiss ChardFeb 4Mar 18–Mar 18249two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 14
Arugula—Feb 4–Apr 29305two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6.Oct 13
Brussel SproutsFeb 4Mar 4–Mar 18277fits: 100 days to maturity, 277 available after Mar 4.Aug 14
Butternut SquashMar 18Apr 15–Apr 22193fits: 100 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 15.Jul 3
EggplantFeb 11Apr 15–Apr 22186fits: 70 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 15.Jul 26
OkraMar 4Apr 8–Apr 15207two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 24
BasilFeb 25Apr 22–Apr 22193two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 19
Cilantro—Mar 4–Mar 25263two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 19
ParsleyJan 21Apr 8–Apr 15228fits: 70 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 8.Aug 30
CeleryJan 21Apr 8–Apr 22228fits: 120 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 8.Jul 11
ScallionsJan 21Mar 4–Mar 18277two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6.Sep 23
Turnip—Mar 4–Mar 18277two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 6.Oct 3
Kohlrabi—Feb 18–Mar 4291two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6.Sep 28
Bok ChoyMar 4Mar 25–Apr 1242two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 24
CollardsJan 21Mar 4–Mar 18277two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6.Sep 23
CantaloupeMar 18Apr 15–Apr 22186fits: 85 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 15.Jul 11
ChivesJan 7Apr 8–Apr 15242fits: 90 days to maturity, 242 available after Apr 8.—
Dill—Feb 4–Apr 29291two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 14
OreganoJan 21Apr 8–Apr 15242fits: 80 days to maturity, 242 available after Apr 8.—
RosemaryJan 7Apr 8–Apr 15228fits: 80 days to maturity, 228 available after Apr 8.—
SageFeb 4Apr 8–Apr 15242fits: 75 days to maturity, 242 available after Apr 8.—
ThymeJan 21Apr 8–Apr 15242fits: 90 days to maturity, 242 available after Apr 8.—
CalendulaFeb 18Mar 18–Apr 1249two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22.Sep 19
CosmosMar 4Apr 1–Apr 15214two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 19
LavenderJan 7Apr 1–Apr 15249fits: 90 days to maturity, 249 available after Apr 1.—
MarigoldsFeb 18Apr 1–Apr 8214two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 29
MelonsMar 18Apr 15–Apr 22186fits: 85 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 15.Jul 11
Mint—Apr 1–Apr 15249fits: 90 days to maturity, 249 available after Apr 1.—
NasturtiumsMar 4Apr 1–Apr 8214two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 24
Pole Beans—Apr 8–Apr 22207fits: 65 days to maturity, 207 available after Apr 8.Aug 14
Spaghetti SquashMar 18Apr 15–Apr 22193fits: 90 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 15.Jul 13
Sunflowers—Apr 1–Apr 15214fits: 70 days to maturity, 214 available after Apr 1.Aug 9
TomatillosFeb 4Apr 8–Apr 15193fits: 75 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 8.Jul 21
WatermelonMar 18Apr 8–Apr 15193fits: 80 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 8.Jul 16
Yellow SquashMar 18Apr 15–Apr 22200two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 24
ZinniasMar 4Apr 1–Apr 15214two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 19

Month by month in Englewood

MonthWhat to do
JanuaryStart indoors: Chives (Jan 7), Lavender (Jan 7), Onion (Jan 7), Rosemary (Jan 7), Celery (Jan 21), Collards (Jan 21), +5 more.
FebruaryStart indoors: Broccoli (Feb 4), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 4), Cabbage (Feb 4), Lettuce (Feb 4), Sage (Feb 4), Swiss Chard (Feb 4), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 4), Beets (Feb 4), Dill (Feb 4), Peas (Feb 4), Radish (Feb 4), Spinach (Feb 4), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 25).
MarchStart indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 4), Corn (Mar 4), Cosmos (Mar 4), Nasturtiums (Mar 4), Okra (Mar 4), Zinnias (Mar 4), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 4), Turnip (Mar 4), Carrots (Mar 11), Potatoes (Mar 18). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 4), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 4), Cabbage (Mar 4), Collards (Mar 4), Kale (Mar 4), Lettuce (Mar 4), +6 more.
AprilDirect sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 1), Beans (Apr 8), Pole Beans (Apr 8). Transplant from: Cosmos (Apr 1), Lavender (Apr 1), Marigolds (Apr 1), Mint (Apr 1), Nasturtiums (Apr 1), Zinnias (Apr 1), +23 more. Last frost around April 1.
MayFrost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini.
JuneSuccession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently.
JulyLast sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 3), Pumpkin (Jul 3), Cantaloupe (Jul 11), Celery (Jul 11), Melons (Jul 11), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 13), +6 more.
AugustLast sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 9), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 14), Pole Beans (Aug 14), Basil (Aug 19), Cosmos (Aug 19), Cucumber (Aug 19), +10 more.
SeptemberLast sowing dates: Peas (Sep 4), Cabbage (Sep 13), Carrots (Sep 13), Beets (Sep 14), Dill (Sep 14), Swiss Chard (Sep 14), +8 more.
OctoberLast sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 3), Arugula (Oct 13), Spinach (Oct 13), Radish (Oct 14).
NovemberDirect sow from: Garlic (Nov 15). First frost around November 15.
DecemberLast sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 6).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last frost date for Englewood, NJ (ZIP 07631)?

The median last spring frost date for Englewood, NJ (ZIP code 07631) is around April 1. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before March 20; one in ten it runs past April 13.

What is the first fall frost date in Englewood, NJ?

The median first fall frost date for Englewood, NJ is around November 15. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 29 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.

How long is the growing season in Englewood, NJ?

The frost-free growing season in Englewood is about 228 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Englewood (228 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.

What USDA hardiness zone is Englewood, NJ?

Englewood, NJ is in USDA hardiness zone 7b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.

When should I start tomatoes indoors in Englewood, NJ?

Start tomatoes indoors Feb 25 and plant out Apr 15 in Englewood. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.

How many plantings of lettuce fit in Englewood?

Two: plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22.

When do I plant garlic in Englewood?

Nov 15 to Dec 6; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.

Can I get two tomato crops in Englewood?

Yes: plant out Apr 15 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 16 for a fall crop.

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