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Can You Grow Winter Squash in New Jersey?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a
Winter squash grows well here with warm summers — it needs heat to mature and set fruit.
Plant zones
New Jersey last frost
New Jersey first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Winter Squashes in New Jersey
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Winter Squash
Winter squash (butternut, acorn, spaghetti) are the long-storing hard-skinned squash you plant in spring and harvest in fall. Vigorous, sprawling, and highly productive.
Direct sow or start indoors 4 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost. Give vines room (6-8 ft) or a trellis. Harvest when skin is hard and you can't dent it with a fingernail. Cure in a warm place for 1-2 weeks for long storage.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Winter Squash in New Jersey?
Winter squash grows well here with warm summers — it needs heat to mature and set fruit.
What zone is New Jersey?
New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Winter Squashes in New Jersey?
Plant Winter Squashes around mid-March (start indoors Feb 14), harvest Jun 13 – Jul 13.