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Can You Grow Onion in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

Onions grow well here — plant sets or transplants in early spring for a summer harvest.

Plant zones

2a–9b

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

90–120 days

When to plant Onions in New Jersey

Start indoors

Jan 17

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

Jun 13 – Jul 13

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

About Onion

Onions are a staple crop that stores well and can be grown as sets transplants or from seed.

Growing from sets is easiest for beginners. Plant in early spring — onions are frost-tolerant. Day-length sensitive — choose short-day long-day or day-neutral varieties based on your latitude.

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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 Onion in New Jersey?

Onions grow well here — plant sets or transplants in early spring for a summer harvest.

What zone is New Jersey?

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

When do you plant Onions in New Jersey?

Plant Onions around mid-March (start indoors Jan 17), harvest Jun 13 – Jul 13.