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Can You Grow Sunflower in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

Sunflowers grow brilliantly here — they love the warm season and produce quickly.

Plant zones

2a–11b

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Sunflowers in New Jersey

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

May 14 – Jun 3

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

About Sunflower

Sunflowers are fast-growing cheerful and attract pollinators — some varieties produce edible seeds.

Direct sow after last frost in the sunniest spot available. No transplanting needed. Giant varieties need staking. Harvest seed heads when the back turns brown and seeds are firm.

Full sunflower growing guide →

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.