What to Plant in December in New Jersey
Your December planting guide for New Jersey (USDA Zones 6–7, typically Zone 7). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 6–7 — 180–210 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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Zone 7 — December in New Jersey★ Most of NJ
68 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Basil Microgreens
Microgreens · 74d
Basil, Lemon
Microgreens · 16-25d
Beet Microgreens
Microgreens · 55d
Broccoli Microgreens
Microgreens · 7-10d
Zone 6 — December in New Jersey
68 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Basil Microgreens
Microgreens · 74d
Basil, Lemon
Microgreens · 16-25d
Beet Microgreens
Microgreens · 55d
Broccoli Microgreens
Microgreens · 7-10d