Rutherford's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Rutherford a growing zone designation of . Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Rutherford's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Rutherford area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Rutherford, NJ.


Large Greenhouse Kit

Metal Seed Storage Box

Reusable Grow Bags

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife
Understanding your growing zone is very important because it is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Rutherford is in growing zone this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Rutherford's climate should be chosen with this in mind or plants should be moved inside to keep their core temperature in the right range if necessary.
USDA Growing Zone:
Zip Codes: 7070
Longitude: -74.1057
Latitude: 40.8203
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F):

Wooden Chicken Coop

Raised Garden Planter

Reusable Grow Bags

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can
