Frost Dates for Paterson, NJ 07522
Paterson has 9 ZIP codes. The Paterson, NJ frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 21 · First fall frost October 19 · 181 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 07522 has about 23,000 people, one of 9 ZIP codes in Paterson.
Long season: 181 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 7–May 7 (30 days). Fall frost risk spans October 5–November 2 (28 days).
Frost probability for 07522
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 7 | April 21 | April 7 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 5 | October 19 | November 2 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at WANAQUE RAYMOND DAM (16.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 181-day season in Paterson
In Paterson (181 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Mar 17 | May 5–May 12 | 139 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 139 available after May 5. | Jun 19 |
| Pepper | Mar 10 | May 5–May 12 | 139 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 139 available after May 5. | Jun 24 |
| Lettuce | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 28 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 223 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 31. | Aug 17 |
| Cucumber | Mar 31 | May 5–May 12 | 153 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
| Beans | — | Apr 28–May 12 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 12. | Jul 30 |
| Peas | — | Feb 24–May 5 | 244 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 244 available after Feb 24. | Aug 8 |
| Zucchini | Apr 7 | May 5–May 12 | 153 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Onion | Jan 27 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 216 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 24. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 24–Apr 14 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 16 |
| Kale | Feb 10 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Broccoli | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 216 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 24. | Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 230 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 24. | Aug 17 |
| Radish | — | Feb 24–May 19 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Oct 26. | Sep 17 |
| Beets | — | Feb 24–May 19 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 202 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 19 | 286 | overwinter: Plant Oct 19 to Nov 9; harvest the following summer. | Nov 9 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 17–May 12 | 237 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 17; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 24 | Apr 28–May 5 | 153 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 153 available after Apr 28. | Jul 1 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 7 | May 5–May 5 | 146 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 146 available after May 5. | Jun 6 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 10 | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 195 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 14. | Jul 29 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 24 | Apr 7–Apr 7 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 24–May 19 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 16 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 230 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 24. | Jul 18 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 7 | May 5–May 12 | 146 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 146 available after May 5. | Jun 6 |
| Eggplant | Mar 3 | May 5–May 12 | 139 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 139 available after May 5. | Jun 29 |
| Okra | Mar 24 | Apr 28–May 5 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Basil | Mar 17 | May 12–May 12 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 24–Apr 14 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 23 |
| Parsley | Feb 10 | Apr 28–May 5 | 181 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 28. | Aug 3 |
| Celery | Feb 10 | Apr 28–May 12 | 181 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 28. | Jun 14 |
| Scallions | Feb 10 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 6 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 24 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 28 |
| Collards | Feb 10 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 7 | May 5–May 12 | 139 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 139 available after May 5. | Jun 14 |
| Chives | Jan 27 | Apr 28–May 5 | 195 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 28. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 24–May 19 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Oregano | Feb 10 | Apr 28–May 5 | 195 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 28. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 27 | Apr 28–May 5 | 181 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 28. | — |
| Sage | Feb 24 | Apr 28–May 5 | 195 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 28. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 10 | Apr 28–May 5 | 195 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 28. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 23 |
| Cosmos | Mar 24 | Apr 21–May 5 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
| Lavender | Jan 27 | Apr 21–May 5 | 202 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 21. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 10 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 5. | Aug 2 |
| Melons | Apr 7 | May 5–May 12 | 139 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 139 available after May 5. | Jun 14 |
| Mint | — | Apr 21–May 5 | 202 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 21. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 24 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 28–May 12 | 160 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 28. | Jul 18 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 7 | May 5–May 12 | 146 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 146 available after May 5. | Jun 16 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 21–May 5 | 167 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 21. | Jul 13 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 24 | Apr 28–May 5 | 146 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 146 available after Apr 28. | Jun 24 |
| Watermelon | Apr 7 | Apr 28–May 5 | 146 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 146 available after Apr 28. | Jun 19 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 7 | May 5–May 12 | 153 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Zinnias | Mar 24 | Apr 21–May 5 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
Month by month in Paterson
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 27), Lavender (Jan 27), Onion (Jan 27), Rosemary (Jan 27). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 10), Collards (Feb 10), Kale (Feb 10), Oregano (Feb 10), Parsley (Feb 10), Scallions (Feb 10), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 24), Beets (Feb 24), Dill (Feb 24), Peas (Feb 24), Radish (Feb 24), Spinach (Feb 24). |
| March | Start indoors: Eggplant (Mar 3), Calendula (Mar 10), Cauliflower (Mar 10), Marigolds (Mar 10), Pepper (Mar 10), Basil (Mar 17), +8 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 10), Cilantro (Mar 24), Turnip (Mar 24), Carrots (Mar 31). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 24), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 24), Cabbage (Mar 24), Collards (Mar 24), Kale (Mar 24), Lettuce (Mar 24), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 17). |
| April | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Apr 7), Cantaloupe (Apr 7), Melons (Apr 7), Pumpkin (Apr 7), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 7), Watermelon (Apr 7), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Apr 7), Sunflowers (Apr 21), Beans (Apr 28), Pole Beans (Apr 28). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 7), Swiss Chard (Apr 7), Bok Choy (Apr 14), Cauliflower (Apr 14), Cosmos (Apr 21), Lavender (Apr 21), +15 more. Last frost around April 21. |
| May | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (May 5), Cantaloupe (May 5), Cucumber (May 5), Eggplant (May 5), Melons (May 5), Pepper (May 5), +6 more. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 6), Pumpkin (Jun 6), Cantaloupe (Jun 14), Celery (Jun 14), Melons (Jun 14), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 16), +5 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Corn (Jul 1), Sunflowers (Jul 13), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 18), Pole Beans (Jul 18), Basil (Jul 23), Cosmos (Jul 23), +9 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Aug 2), Parsley (Aug 3), Peas (Aug 8), Cabbage (Aug 17), Carrots (Aug 17), Beets (Aug 18), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Kale (Sep 1), Kohlrabi (Sep 1), Turnip (Sep 6), Arugula (Sep 16), Spinach (Sep 16), Radish (Sep 17). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 19). First frost around October 19. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 9). |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Paterson, NJ (ZIP 07522)?
The median last spring frost date for Paterson, NJ (ZIP code 07522) is around April 21. 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 April 7; one in ten it runs past May 7.
What is the first fall frost date in Paterson, NJ?
The median first fall frost date for Paterson, NJ is around October 19. 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 5 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Paterson, NJ?
The frost-free growing season in Paterson is about 181 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 Paterson (181 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 Paterson, NJ?
Paterson, NJ is in USDA hardiness zone 7a (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 Paterson, NJ?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 17 and plant out May 5 in Paterson. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Paterson?
Two: plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 26.
When do I plant garlic in Paterson?
Oct 19 to Nov 9; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Paterson?
Yes: plant out May 5 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 19 for a fall crop.
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