Frost Dates for Toms River, NJ 08757
Toms River has 3 ZIP codes. The Toms River, NJ frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 22 · First fall frost October 22 · 183 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 08757 has about 36,100 people, one of 3 ZIP codes in Toms River.
Long season: 183 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 12–May 3 (21 days). Fall frost risk spans October 7–November 6 (30 days).
Frost probability for 08757
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 3 | April 22 | April 12 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 7 | October 22 | November 6 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at FREEHOLD-MARLBORO (39.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 183-day season in Toms River
In Toms River (183 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 18 | May 6–May 13 | 141 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 141 available after May 6. | Jun 22 |
| Pepper | Mar 11 | May 6–May 13 | 141 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 141 available after May 6. | Jun 27 |
| Lettuce | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 31 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 1–Apr 8 | 225 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 225 available after Apr 1. | Aug 20 |
| Cucumber | Apr 1 | May 6–May 13 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant May 6 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
| Beans | — | Apr 29–May 13 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 29 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 2 |
| Peas | — | Feb 25–May 6 | 246 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 246 available after Feb 25. | Aug 11 |
| Zucchini | Apr 8 | May 6–May 13 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant May 6 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Onion | Jan 28 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 218 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 25. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 25–Apr 15 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 19 |
| Kale | Feb 11 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Broccoli | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 218 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 25. | Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 232 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 25. | Aug 20 |
| Radish | — | Feb 25–May 20 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Oct 29. | Sep 20 |
| Beets | — | Feb 25–May 20 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 204 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 22 | 288 | overwinter: Plant Oct 22 to Nov 12; harvest the following summer. | Nov 12 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 18–May 13 | 239 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 18; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 25 | Apr 29–May 6 | 155 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 29. | Jul 4 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 8 | May 6–May 6 | 148 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 148 available after May 6. | Jun 9 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 11 | Apr 15–Apr 29 | 197 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 15. | Aug 1 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 25 | Apr 8–Apr 8 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 25–May 20 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 19 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 232 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 25. | Jul 21 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 8 | May 6–May 13 | 148 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 148 available after May 6. | Jun 9 |
| Eggplant | Mar 4 | May 6–May 13 | 141 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 141 available after May 6. | Jul 2 |
| Okra | Mar 25 | Apr 29–May 6 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 29 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Basil | Mar 18 | May 13–May 13 | 148 | two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 25–Apr 15 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 26 |
| Parsley | Feb 11 | Apr 29–May 6 | 183 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 29. | Aug 6 |
| Celery | Feb 11 | Apr 29–May 13 | 183 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 29. | Jun 17 |
| Scallions | Feb 11 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 9 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 25 | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 197 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 31 |
| Collards | Feb 11 | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 8 | May 6–May 13 | 141 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 141 available after May 6. | Jun 17 |
| Chives | Jan 28 | Apr 29–May 6 | 197 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 29. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 25–May 20 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Oregano | Feb 11 | Apr 29–May 6 | 197 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 29. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 28 | Apr 29–May 6 | 183 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 29. | — |
| Sage | Feb 25 | Apr 29–May 6 | 197 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 29. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 11 | Apr 29–May 6 | 197 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 29. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 26 |
| Cosmos | Mar 25 | Apr 22–May 6 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
| Lavender | Jan 28 | Apr 22–May 6 | 204 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 22. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 11 | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 5 |
| Melons | Apr 8 | May 6–May 13 | 141 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 141 available after May 6. | Jun 17 |
| Mint | — | Apr 22–May 6 | 204 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 22. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 25 | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 29–May 13 | 162 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 29. | Jul 21 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 8 | May 6–May 13 | 148 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 148 available after May 6. | Jun 19 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 22–May 6 | 169 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 169 available after Apr 22. | Jul 16 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 25 | Apr 29–May 6 | 148 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 148 available after Apr 29. | Jun 27 |
| Watermelon | Apr 8 | Apr 29–May 6 | 148 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 148 available after Apr 29. | Jun 22 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 8 | May 6–May 13 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant May 6 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Zinnias | Mar 25 | Apr 22–May 6 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
Month by month in Toms River
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 28), Lavender (Jan 28), Onion (Jan 28), Rosemary (Jan 28). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 11), Collards (Feb 11), Kale (Feb 11), Oregano (Feb 11), Parsley (Feb 11), Scallions (Feb 11), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 25), Beets (Feb 25), Dill (Feb 25), Peas (Feb 25), Radish (Feb 25), Spinach (Feb 25). |
| March | Start indoors: Eggplant (Mar 4), Calendula (Mar 11), Cauliflower (Mar 11), Marigolds (Mar 11), Pepper (Mar 11), Basil (Mar 18), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 11), Cilantro (Mar 25), Turnip (Mar 25). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 25), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 25), Cabbage (Mar 25), Collards (Mar 25), Kale (Mar 25), Lettuce (Mar 25), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 18). |
| April | Start indoors: Cucumber (Apr 1), Butternut Squash (Apr 8), Cantaloupe (Apr 8), Melons (Apr 8), Pumpkin (Apr 8), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 8), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Apr 1), Potatoes (Apr 8), Sunflowers (Apr 22), Beans (Apr 29), Pole Beans (Apr 29). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 8), Swiss Chard (Apr 8), Bok Choy (Apr 15), Cauliflower (Apr 15), Cosmos (Apr 22), Lavender (Apr 22), +15 more. Last frost around April 22. |
| May | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (May 6), Cantaloupe (May 6), Cucumber (May 6), Eggplant (May 6), Melons (May 6), Pepper (May 6), +6 more. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 9), Pumpkin (Jun 9), Cantaloupe (Jun 17), Celery (Jun 17), Melons (Jun 17), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 19), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Jul 2), Corn (Jul 4), Sunflowers (Jul 16), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 21), Pole Beans (Jul 21), Basil (Jul 26), +8 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cauliflower (Aug 1), Beans (Aug 2), Marigolds (Aug 5), Parsley (Aug 6), Peas (Aug 11), Cabbage (Aug 20), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Kale (Sep 4), Kohlrabi (Sep 4), Turnip (Sep 9), Arugula (Sep 19), Spinach (Sep 19), Radish (Sep 20). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 22). First frost around October 22. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 12). |
| 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 Toms River, NJ (ZIP 08757)?
The median last spring frost date for Toms River, NJ (ZIP code 08757) is around April 22. 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 12; one in ten it runs past May 3.
What is the first fall frost date in Toms River, NJ?
The median first fall frost date for Toms River, NJ is around October 22. 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 7 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Toms River, NJ?
The frost-free growing season in Toms River is about 183 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 Toms River (183 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 Toms River, NJ?
Toms River, 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 Toms River, NJ?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 18 and plant out May 6 in Toms River. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Toms River?
Two: plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Oct 29.
When do I plant garlic in Toms River?
Oct 22 to Nov 12; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Toms River?
Yes: plant out May 6 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 22 for a fall crop.
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