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Atlantic City, NJ Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in Atlantic City usually comes around Mar 28 and the first fall frost around Nov 23, a growing season of about 240 days. Start tomatoes indoors Feb 14 – Feb 28 and plant them outside Apr 11 – Apr 25.

Last spring frostMar 28
First fall frostNov 23
Growing season240 days

When to plant vegetables in Atlantic City

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesFeb 14 – Feb 28Apr 11 – Apr 25—
PeppersFeb 7 – Feb 21Apr 18 – May 2—
EggplantFeb 7 – Feb 21Apr 18 – May 2—
Cucumbers—Apr 11 – Apr 25—
Zucchini & summer squash—Apr 11 – Apr 25—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Apr 18 – May 2—
Green beans—Apr 11 – Apr 25Aug 31 – Sep 14
Sweet corn—Apr 11 – Apr 25—
BasilFeb 28 – Mar 14Apr 11 – Apr 25—
LettuceJan 31 – Feb 14Feb 28 – Apr 11Sep 28 – Oct 12
Spinach—Feb 14 – Mar 7Sep 28 – Oct 12
Peas—Feb 14 – Mar 7Sep 14 – Sep 28
Carrots—Feb 28 – Apr 4Aug 31 – Sep 14
Radishes—Feb 21 – Apr 11Oct 12 – Oct 26
BroccoliJan 17 – Jan 31Feb 28 – Mar 14Aug 31 – Sep 14
KaleJan 31 – Feb 14Feb 21 – Mar 7Sep 14 – Sep 28
Onions—Feb 28 – Mar 14—
Potatoes—Mar 7 – Apr 4—
Garlic——Nov 9 – Dec 14

Dates count from the median frost dates (2016–2025) for Atlantic City. In a cold spring, wait a week; in a warm one you can go a week early.

Month-by-month planting in Atlantic City

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Lettuce, Broccoli, Kale
  2. FebruaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Basil, Lettuce, KalePlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions
  3. MarchStart indoors: BasilPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes
  4. AprilPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Potatoes
  5. MayPlant outside: Peppers, Eggplant, Pumpkins & winter squash
  6. JunePlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  7. JulyPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  8. AugustPlant outside: Green beans, Carrots, Broccoli
  9. SeptemberPlant outside: Green beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Kale
  10. OctoberPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Radishes
  11. NovemberPlant outside: Garlic
  12. DecemberPlant outside: Garlic

Tools for this season

Seed starting kitTrays with humidity domes for starting seeds indoors.See options on AmazonLED grow lightKeeps indoor seedlings short and sturdy.See options on AmazonFrost clothCovers tender plants on a surprise frost night.See options on AmazonSoil thermometerCheck the soil at 4 inches before you spread anything.See options on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Atlantic City?

The median last spring frost is Mar 28 and the median first fall frost is Nov 23, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in Atlantic City?

Start seeds indoors Feb 14 – Feb 28 and set plants outside Apr 11 – Apr 25, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in Atlantic City?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Nov 23): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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