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Can You Grow Rosemary in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

Rosemary grows as a perennial here — establish it once and it will thrive for years.

Plant zones

6a–11b

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Rosemary

Rosemary is a Mediterranean herb that thrives in poor well-drained soil and full sun once established.

Plant in the sunniest most well-drained spot. Excellent in containers — bring indoors in winter in cold zones. Drought-tolerant once established. Avoid overwatering.

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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 Rosemary in New Jersey?

Rosemary grows as a perennial here — establish it once and it will thrive for years.

What zone is New Jersey?

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

When do you plant Rosemaries in New Jersey?

See the planting guide for Rosemary — timing depends on your exact frost date.