Tennessee, US
Planting calendar for Chattanooga
Last frost around March 13, first frost around November 24: about 256 frost-free days.
- Last frost
- March 13 on average
- First frost
- November 24 on average
- Frost-free days
- 256 in a typical year
Sow now: November
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When each crop can be sown in Chattanooga. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.
Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)
| Crop | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruiting | ||||||||||||
 Tomato | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Chile pepper | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Bell pepper | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Eggplant | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Zucchini | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Cucumber | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Winter squash | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Sweet corn | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
| Roots | ||||||||||||
 Carrot | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Beet | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Parsnip | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Sow under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Radish | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 Potato | January: Plant under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Turnip | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
| Leaves | ||||||||||||
 Lettuce | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Sow under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Spinach | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Sow under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 Swiss chard | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Arugula | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Sow under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 Celery | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Sow under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
| Beans and peas | ||||||||||||
 Runner bean | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Green bean | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Fava bean | January: Sow under cover | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Sow under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Pea | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
| Onion family | ||||||||||||
 Onion | January: Plant under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant under cover | October: Not this month | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 Garlic | January: Plant under cover | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Plant under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 Leek | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Scallion | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Shallot | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant under cover | October: Not this month | November: Plant under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
| Brassicas | ||||||||||||
 Cabbage | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Broccoli | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Cauliflower | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Brussels sprout | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Kale | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Bok choy | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Sow under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
| Herbs | ||||||||||||
 Basil | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Parsley | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Cilantro | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Sow under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 Chives | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Mint | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Not this month |
| Fruit | ||||||||||||
 Strawberry | January: Plant under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant outdoors and under cover | May: Plant under cover | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Raspberry | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant under cover | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Plant under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 Rhubarb | January: Plant under cover | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Plant under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.
Crop by crop
Fruiting
TomatoOutdoors Apr 17 to May 12, and Jul 29 to Aug 30; Under cover Mar 20 to Jun 9, and Jul 1 to Sep 27
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 17 to May 12, and Jul 29 to Aug 30
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Jun 9, and Jul 1 to Sep 27
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around June 22.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 16 to May 12, and Jul 29 to Aug 28; Under cover Mar 19 to Jun 9, and Jul 1 to Sep 25
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 16 to May 12, and Jul 29 to Aug 28
- Under cover
- Mar 19 to Jun 9, and Jul 1 to Sep 25
- First harvest
- About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 16, ready around July 9.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 21 to May 17, and Jul 29 to Aug 30; Under cover Mar 24 to Jun 14, and Jul 1 to Sep 27
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 21 to May 17, and Jul 29 to Aug 30
- Under cover
- Mar 24 to Jun 14, and Jul 1 to Sep 27
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 21, ready around July 8.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
EggplantOutdoors Apr 21 to May 12, and Jul 29 to Aug 28; Under cover Mar 24 to Jun 9, and Jul 1 to Sep 25
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 21 to May 12, and Jul 29 to Aug 28
- Under cover
- Mar 24 to Jun 9, and Jul 1 to Sep 25
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 21, ready around July 20.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 16 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 17; Under cover Mar 19 to Oct 15
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 16 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 17
- Under cover
- Mar 19 to Oct 15
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 16, ready around May 28.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors Apr 16 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 12; Under cover Mar 19 to Oct 10
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 16 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 12
- Under cover
- Mar 19 to Oct 10
- First harvest
- About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 16, ready around June 1.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Winter squashOutdoors Apr 16 to May 17, and Jul 29 to Aug 31; Under cover Mar 19 to Jun 14, and Jul 1 to Sep 28
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 16 to May 17, and Jul 29 to Aug 31
- Under cover
- Mar 19 to Jun 14, and Jul 1 to Sep 28
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 16, ready around June 21.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 11 to May 17, and Jul 29 to Sep 2; Under cover Mar 14 to Jun 14, and Jul 1 to Sep 30
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 11 to May 17, and Jul 29 to Sep 2
- Under cover
- Mar 14 to Jun 14, and Jul 1 to Sep 30
- First harvest
- About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around June 10.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors Feb 19 to May 30, and Jul 29 to Sep 3; Under cover Jan 22 to Oct 1
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 19 to May 30, and Jul 29 to Sep 3
- Under cover
- Jan 22 to Oct 1
- First harvest
- About 86 days after sowing. Sown on February 19, ready around May 16.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
BeetOutdoors Feb 19 to Jun 4, and Jul 29 to Sep 17; Under cover Jan 22 to Oct 15
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 19 to Jun 4, and Jul 29 to Sep 17
- Under cover
- Jan 22 to Oct 15
- First harvest
- About 62 days after sowing. Sown on February 19, ready around April 22.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ParsnipOutdoors Feb 7 to Apr 25, and Jul 29 to Aug 20, and Dec 10 to Dec 19; Under cover Jan 7 to May 23, and Jul 1 to Sep 17, and Nov 12 to Nov 21, and Dec 10 to Dec 19
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 7 to Apr 25, and Jul 29 to Aug 20, and Dec 10 to Dec 19
- Under cover
- Jan 7 to May 23, and Jul 1 to Sep 17, and Nov 12 to Nov 21, and Dec 10 to Dec 19
- First harvest
- About 109 days after sowing. Sown on February 7, ready around May 27.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RadishOutdoors Feb 7 to May 1, and Aug 23 to Oct 23; Under cover Jan 10 to May 29, and Jul 26 to Nov 20
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 7 to May 1, and Aug 23 to Oct 23
- Under cover
- Jan 10 to May 29, and Jul 26 to Nov 20
- First harvest
- About 27 days after sowing. Sown on February 7, ready around March 6.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors Feb 7 to Apr 4, and Jul 29 to Sep 4; Under cover Jan 10 to May 2, and Jul 1 to Oct 2
- Plant outdoors
- Feb 7 to Apr 4, and Jul 29 to Sep 4
- Under cover
- Jan 10 to May 2, and Jul 1 to Oct 2
- First harvest
- About 87 days after planting. Planted on February 7, ready around May 5.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
TurnipOutdoors Feb 7 to May 10, and Aug 16 to Sep 28; Under cover Jan 10 to Jun 7, and Jul 19 to Oct 26
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 7 to May 10, and Aug 16 to Sep 28
- Under cover
- Jan 10 to Jun 7, and Jul 19 to Oct 26
- First harvest
- About 54 days after sowing. Sown on February 7, ready around April 2.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors Feb 11 to Apr 24, and Aug 29 to Sep 24; Under cover Jan 14 to May 22, and Aug 1 to Oct 22
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 11 to Apr 24, and Aug 29 to Sep 24
- Under cover
- Jan 14 to May 22, and Aug 1 to Oct 22
- First harvest
- About 62 days after sowing. Sown on February 11, ready around April 14.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
SpinachOutdoors Feb 7 to Apr 24, and Aug 29 to Oct 21; Under cover Jan 10 to May 22, and Aug 1 to Nov 18
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 7 to Apr 24, and Aug 29 to Oct 21
- Under cover
- Jan 10 to May 22, and Aug 1 to Nov 18
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on February 7, ready around March 21.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Swiss chardOutdoors Feb 19 to Sep 28; Under cover Jan 22 to Oct 26
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 19 to Sep 28
- Under cover
- Jan 22 to Oct 26
- First harvest
- About 54 days after sowing. Sown on February 19, ready around April 14.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ArugulaOutdoors Feb 7 to Apr 24, and Aug 29 to Oct 21; Under cover Jan 10 to May 22, and Aug 1 to Nov 18
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 7 to Apr 24, and Aug 29 to Oct 21
- Under cover
- Jan 10 to May 22, and Aug 1 to Nov 18
- First harvest
- About 37 days after sowing. Sown on February 7, ready around March 16.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors Jan 26 to Mar 27, and Jul 29 to Aug 24, and Dec 5 to Dec 30; Under cover Jul 1 to Sep 21, and Nov 7 to Apr 24
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 26 to Mar 27, and Jul 29 to Aug 24, and Dec 5 to Dec 30
- Under cover
- Jul 1 to Sep 21, and Nov 7 to Apr 24
- First harvest
- About 113 days after sowing. Sown on January 26, ready around May 19.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors Apr 11 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 6; Under cover Mar 14 to Oct 4
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 11 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 6
- Under cover
- Mar 14 to Oct 4
- First harvest
- About 56 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around June 6.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Green beanOutdoors Apr 11 to Jun 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 14; Under cover Mar 14 to Oct 12
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 11 to Jun 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 14
- Under cover
- Mar 14 to Oct 12
- First harvest
- About 50 days after sowing. Sown on April 11, ready around May 31.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Fava beanOutdoors Nov 6 to Dec 11; Under cover Oct 9 to Jan 8
- Sow outdoors
- Nov 6 to Dec 11
- Under cover
- Oct 9 to Jan 8
- First harvest
- About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 6, ready around June 14.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors Feb 7 to May 1, and Aug 23 to Sep 9; Under cover Jan 10 to May 29, and Jul 26 to Aug 12, and Aug 23 to Sep 9, and Sep 20 to Oct 7
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 7 to May 1, and Aug 23 to Sep 9
- Under cover
- Jan 10 to May 29, and Jul 26 to Aug 12, and Aug 23 to Sep 9, and Sep 20 to Oct 7
- First harvest
- About 71 days after sowing. Sown on February 7, ready around April 19.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors Feb 3 to Mar 26, and Jul 29 to Aug 23, and Nov 23 to Dec 23; Under cover Jul 1 to Sep 20, and Oct 26 to Apr 23
- Plant outdoors
- Feb 3 to Mar 26, and Jul 29 to Aug 23, and Nov 23 to Dec 23
- Under cover
- Jul 1 to Sep 20, and Oct 26 to Apr 23
- First harvest
- About 117 days after planting. Planted on February 3, ready around May 31.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
GarlicOutdoors Nov 6 to Dec 19; Under cover Oct 9 to Jan 16
- Plant outdoors
- Nov 6 to Dec 19
- Under cover
- Oct 9 to Jan 16
- First harvest
- About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 6, ready around July 14.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
LeekOutdoors Feb 7 to May 25, and Jul 29 to Dec 19; Under cover Jul 1 to Jun 22
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 7 to May 25, and Jul 29 to Dec 19
- Under cover
- Jul 1 to Jun 22
- First harvest
- About 122 days after sowing. Sown on February 7, ready around June 9.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
ScallionOutdoors Jan 26 to Oct 9; Under cover Dec 29 to Nov 6
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 26 to Oct 9
- Under cover
- Dec 29 to Nov 6
- First harvest
- About 65 days after sowing. Sown on January 26, ready around April 1.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
ShallotOutdoors Jul 29 to Aug 24, and Dec 5 to Mar 28; Under cover Jul 1 to Sep 21, and Nov 7 to Apr 25
- Plant outdoors
- Jul 29 to Aug 24, and Dec 5 to Mar 28
- Under cover
- Jul 1 to Sep 21, and Nov 7 to Apr 25
- First harvest
- About 78 days after planting. Planted on July 29, ready around October 15.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors Feb 7 to May 31, and Jul 29 to Sep 4; Under cover Jan 10 to Oct 2
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 7 to May 31, and Jul 29 to Sep 4
- Under cover
- Jan 10 to Oct 2
- First harvest
- About 95 days after sowing. Sown on February 7, ready around May 13.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
BroccoliOutdoors Feb 19 to May 20, and Jul 29 to Sep 4; Under cover Jan 22 to Jun 17, and Jul 1 to Oct 2
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 19 to May 20, and Jul 29 to Sep 4
- Under cover
- Jan 22 to Jun 17, and Jul 1 to Oct 2
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on February 19, ready around May 8.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
CauliflowerOutdoors Feb 7 to May 1; Under cover Jan 10 to May 29
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 7 to May 1
- Under cover
- Jan 10 to May 29
- First harvest
- About 102 days after sowing. Sown on February 7, ready around May 20.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors Feb 7 to Apr 9, and Jul 29 to Dec 19; Under cover Jul 1 to May 7
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 7 to Apr 9, and Jul 29 to Dec 19
- Under cover
- Jul 1 to May 7
- First harvest
- About 138 days after sowing. Sown on February 7, ready around June 25.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
KaleOutdoors Feb 19 to Jun 4, and Jul 29 to Sep 12; Under cover Jan 22 to Oct 10
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 19 to Jun 4, and Jul 29 to Sep 12
- Under cover
- Jan 22 to Oct 10
- First harvest
- About 70 days after sowing. Sown on February 19, ready around April 30.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Bok choyOutdoors Mar 1 to Apr 24, and Aug 29 to Oct 11; Under cover Feb 1 to May 22, and Aug 1 to Nov 8
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 1 to Apr 24, and Aug 29 to Oct 11
- Under cover
- Feb 1 to May 22, and Aug 1 to Nov 8
- First harvest
- About 41 days after sowing. Sown on March 1, ready around April 11.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors Mar 13 to Jun 12, and Jul 29 to Sep 18; Under cover Feb 13 to Oct 16
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 13 to Jun 12, and Jul 29 to Sep 18
- Under cover
- Feb 13 to Oct 16
- First harvest
- About 50 days after sowing. Sown on March 13, ready around May 2.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.
ParsleyOutdoors Feb 7 to Sep 27; Under cover Jan 10 to Oct 25
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 7 to Sep 27
- Under cover
- Jan 10 to Oct 25
- First harvest
- About 67 days after sowing. Sown on February 7, ready around April 15.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
CilantroOutdoors Feb 19 to Apr 24, and Aug 29 to Oct 10; Under cover Jan 22 to May 22, and Aug 1 to Nov 7
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 19 to Apr 24, and Aug 29 to Oct 10
- Under cover
- Jan 22 to May 22, and Aug 1 to Nov 7
- First harvest
- About 46 days after sowing. Sown on February 19, ready around April 6.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors Feb 7 to Apr 25, and Jul 29 to Sep 11; Under cover Jan 10 to May 23, and Jul 1 to Oct 9
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 7 to Apr 25, and Jul 29 to Sep 11
- Under cover
- Jan 10 to May 23, and Jul 1 to Oct 9
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
MintOutdoors Feb 19 to Nov 7; Under cover Jan 22 to Dec 5
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 19 to Nov 7
- Under cover
- Jan 22 to Dec 5
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Fruit
StrawberryOutdoors Feb 7 to Apr 9, and Jul 29 to Sep 9; Under cover Jan 10 to May 7, and Jul 1 to Oct 7
- Plant outdoors
- Feb 7 to Apr 9, and Jul 29 to Sep 9
- Under cover
- Jan 10 to May 7, and Jul 1 to Oct 7
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RaspberryOutdoors Nov 27 to Jan 12; Under cover Oct 30 to Feb 9
- Plant outdoors
- Nov 27 to Jan 12
- Under cover
- Oct 30 to Feb 9
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
RhubarbOutdoors Nov 15 to Jan 5; Under cover Oct 18 to Feb 2
- Plant outdoors
- Nov 15 to Jan 5
- Under cover
- Oct 18 to Feb 2
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
Also covers
East Chattanooga, and nearby villages. Dates are within a few days across the area.
Questions about growing in Chattanooga
When is the last frost in Chattanooga?
On average around March 13, and the first autumn frost comes around November 24. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.
Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Chattanooga?
Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 17 to May 12, and Jul 29 to Aug 30, or under cover Mar 20 to Jun 9, and Jul 1 to Sep 27.
What can I sow in Chattanooga in November?
Outdoors: fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, Brussels sprout, mint, rhubarb. Under cover: parsnip, radish, spinach, arugula, celery, shallot, bok choy, cilantro, raspberry.
How accurate are these dates?
They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.
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App StoreComing soonHow these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work