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Can You Grow Basil in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

Basil thrives here — it loves the summer heat your zone provides.

Plant zones

4a–11b

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Basils in New Jersey

Start indoors

Feb 14

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

Apr 14 – May 14

Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Basil

Basil is the quintessential summer herb — heat-loving fast-growing and endlessly productive when harvested regularly.

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Pinch flower buds to keep the plant producing leaves. Never let it set seed. Water at the base — wet leaves cause disease. Loves heat.

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Gardening in New Jersey

New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Basil in New Jersey?

Basil thrives here — it loves the summer heat your zone provides.

What zone is New Jersey?

New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Basils in New Jersey?

Plant Basils around mid-March (start indoors Feb 14), harvest Apr 14 – May 14.