Sicklerville, NJ frost dates
Last spring frostApr 8median date
First fall frostNov 1median date
Growing season207 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Sicklerville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Sicklerville falls between March 27 and April 22, a 26-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 18 and November 15.
- The median last frost is 8 days earlier than the New Jersey median of Apr 16.
- Its 207-day growing season is longer than 72% of the 582 New Jersey places with a regular frost season (state median 194 days).
- The last frost is 8 days earlier than the zone 7a median of Apr 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 100 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Cherry Hill, NJ, 19 km away, the last frost here is 4 days earlier than there and the growing season is 4 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 27 |
| 50% (median) | April 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 22 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 18 |
| 50% (median) | November 1 |
| 90% (late) | November 15 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Sicklerville, NJ
Sicklerville, NJ frost dates — last frost Apr 8, first frost Nov 1, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 22 to Apr 29Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 13
Plant for fall: Oct 18 to Nov 22
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Sicklerville, NJ
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Mar 11 – Apr 15 | Sep 6 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Broccoli | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Okra | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 29 – May 13 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — |
| Basil | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 15 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | Apr 22 – Apr 29 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | — | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | — | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 15 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 15 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 22 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 15 – May 6 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 22 – May 13 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 18 – Nov 22 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Glassboro 2 Ne, NJ weather station, 9 km away (elevation 102 ft (31 m)).
Frost dates near Sicklerville
- Deptford Apr 8 · Nov 1
- Berlin Apr 28 · Oct 15
- Blackwood Apr 8 · Nov 1
- Cedar Brook Apr 14 · Oct 27
- Clementon Apr 8 · Nov 1
- Williamstown Apr 8 · Nov 1
- Grenloch Apr 8 · Nov 1
- Sewell Apr 8 · Nov 1
- West Berlin Apr 28 · Oct 15
- Atco Apr 28 · Oct 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sicklerville, NJ?
The median last spring frost in Sicklerville, NJ is April 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 22, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Sicklerville, NJ?
The median first fall frost is November 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 18.
How long is the growing season in Sicklerville, NJ?
About 207 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Sicklerville, NJ?
Sicklerville, NJ is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.