To ensure the success of your garden in New Jersey, it is crucial to be aware of the growing zone that covers your area. The USDA released the NJ planting zones map for 2023, which is shown below.
NJ Planting Zones
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As per the most updated version of the USDA map, New Jersey is divided into four different growing zones, 6b, 7a, 7b, and 8a. Click on the map to enlarge it to find out which gardening zone you are in.
The old plant hardiness map was revised by the USDA to account for the changes in average winter low temperatures that have occurred over the past thirty years.
The map is a valuable resource for gardeners, as it informs people about which plants are likely to survive the winter in their region.
In addition to the new winter low temperatures, the USDA plant hardiness map now considers the urban heat effect, elevation, and proximity to a significant body of water.
Zone information should serve as a guide, so gardeners need to understand that failure to follow planting and care instructions can cause damage, and even death, to their plants. When shopping for plants for your garden, check out your local nursery who will carry plants best suited for your USDA planting zone.
Top Questions
NJ is located in USDA Hardiness Zone 6, 7, and 8.
New Jersey has a humid subtropical climate in South Jersey and a humid continental climate in North Jersey, particularly in the northwestern area of the state.
In order to find your NJ growing zone, you can use the USDA map.
Northern NJ is located in the USDA zone of 6b and 7a.
Central NJ is located in the USDA zone of 7b and 8a.
You can use the USDA map by simply looking at it and identifying your location, or you can use the USDA’s zip code tool embedded within the map itself.
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