Tennessee, US

Planting calendar for Memphis

Last frost around March 12, first frost around November 25: about 258 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 12
First frost: November 25
Frost-free days: 258

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Onion
Garlic
Leek
Brussels sprout
Rhubarb

Under cover

Parsnip
Radish
Spinach
Arugula
Celery
Shallot
Bok choy
Cilantro
Mint
Raspberry

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Memphis. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Memphis, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
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 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 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
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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	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 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: Plant under cover	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 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 16 to May 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 3; Under cover Mar 19 to Jun 8, and Jul 1 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 3
Under cover: Mar 19 to Jun 8, and Jul 1 to Oct 1
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.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 15 to May 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 1; Under cover Mar 18 to Jun 8, and Jul 1 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 1
Under cover: Mar 18 to Jun 8, and Jul 1 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around July 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 20 to May 16, and Jul 29 to Sep 3; Under cover Mar 23 to Jun 13, and Jul 1 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 16, and Jul 29 to Sep 3
Under cover: Mar 23 to Jun 13, and Jul 1 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around July 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 20 to May 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 1; Under cover Mar 23 to Jun 8, and Jul 1 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 1
Under cover: Mar 23 to Jun 8, and Jul 1 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around July 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 15 to May 26, and Jul 29 to Sep 20; Under cover Mar 18 to Oct 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 26, and Jul 29 to Sep 20
Under cover: Mar 18 to Oct 18
First harvest: About 39 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 15 to May 26, and Jul 29 to Sep 15; Under cover Mar 18 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 26, and Jul 29 to Sep 15
Under cover: Mar 18 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 15 to May 16, and Jul 29 to Sep 4; Under cover Mar 18 to Jun 13, and Jul 1 to Oct 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 16, and Jul 29 to Sep 4
Under cover: Mar 18 to Jun 13, and Jul 1 to Oct 2
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 10 to May 16, and Jul 29 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 13 to Jun 13, and Jul 1 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 16, and Jul 29 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 13 to Jun 13, and Jul 1 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around June 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Feb 19 to May 27, and Jul 31 to Sep 5; Under cover Jan 22 to Jun 24, and Jul 3 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to May 27, and Jul 31 to Sep 5
Under cover: Jan 22 to Jun 24, and Jul 3 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 83 days after sowing. Sown on February 19, ready around May 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Feb 19 to Jun 4, and Jul 29 to Sep 18; Under cover Jan 22 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Jun 4, and Jul 29 to Sep 18
Under cover: Jan 22 to Oct 16
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on February 19, ready around April 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Feb 8 to Apr 26, and Jul 31 to Aug 22, and Dec 6 to Dec 18; Under cover Jan 3 to May 24, and Jul 3 to Sep 19, and Nov 8 to Nov 20, and Dec 6 to Dec 18

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Apr 26, and Jul 31 to Aug 22, and Dec 6 to Dec 18
Under cover: Jan 3 to May 24, and Jul 3 to Sep 19, and Nov 8 to Nov 20, and Dec 6 to Dec 18
First harvest: About 104 days after sowing. Sown on February 8, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Feb 8 to Apr 23, and Aug 29 to Oct 25; Under cover Jan 11 to May 21, and Aug 1 to Nov 22

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Apr 23, and Aug 29 to Oct 25
Under cover: Jan 11 to May 21, and Aug 1 to Nov 22
First harvest: About 25 days after sowing. Sown on February 8, ready around March 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Feb 8 to Apr 5, and Aug 9 to Sep 6; Under cover Jan 11 to May 3, and Jul 12 to Oct 4

Plant outdoors: Feb 8 to Apr 5, and Aug 9 to Sep 6
Under cover: Jan 11 to May 3, and Jul 12 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 82 days after planting. Planted on February 8, ready around May 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Feb 8 to Apr 30, and Aug 23 to Sep 30; Under cover Jan 11 to May 28, and Jul 26 to Oct 28

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Apr 30, and Aug 23 to Sep 30
Under cover: Jan 11 to May 28, and Jul 26 to Oct 28
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on February 8, ready around March 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Feb 12 to Apr 16, and Sep 3 to Sep 25; Under cover Jan 15 to May 14, and Aug 6 to Oct 23

Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Apr 16, and Sep 3 to Sep 25
Under cover: Jan 15 to May 14, and Aug 6 to Oct 23
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on February 12, ready around April 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Feb 8 to Apr 16, and Sep 3 to Oct 21; Under cover Jan 11 to May 14, and Aug 6 to Nov 18

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Apr 16, and Sep 3 to Oct 21
Under cover: Jan 11 to May 14, and Aug 6 to Nov 18
First harvest: About 39 days after sowing. Sown on February 8, ready around March 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Feb 19 to Sep 30; Under cover Jan 22 to Oct 28

Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Sep 30
Under cover: Jan 22 to Oct 28
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on February 19, ready around April 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Feb 8 to Apr 16, and Sep 3 to Oct 22; Under cover Jan 11 to May 14, and Aug 6 to Nov 19

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Apr 16, and Sep 3 to Oct 22
Under cover: Jan 11 to May 14, and Aug 6 to Nov 19
First harvest: About 35 days after sowing. Sown on February 8, ready around March 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Jan 29 to Mar 30, and Aug 9 to Aug 27, and Dec 2 to Dec 28; Under cover Jul 12 to Jul 30, and Aug 9 to Aug 27, and Sep 6 to Sep 24, and Nov 4 to Apr 27

Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Mar 30, and Aug 9 to Aug 27, and Dec 2 to Dec 28
Under cover: Jul 12 to Jul 30, and Aug 9 to Aug 27, and Sep 6 to Sep 24, and Nov 4 to Apr 27
First harvest: About 106 days after sowing. Sown on January 29, ready around May 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 10 to May 26, and Jul 29 to Sep 9; Under cover Mar 13 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 26, and Jul 29 to Sep 9
Under cover: Mar 13 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 10 to Jun 10, and Jul 29 to Sep 17; Under cover Mar 13 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Jun 10, and Jul 29 to Sep 17
Under cover: Mar 13 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 9 to Dec 11; Under cover Oct 12 to Jan 8

Sow outdoors: Nov 9 to Dec 11
Under cover: Oct 12 to Jan 8
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 9, ready around June 17.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Feb 8 to Apr 23, and Aug 29 to Sep 11; Under cover Jan 11 to May 21, and Aug 1 to Aug 14, and Aug 29 to Sep 11, and Sep 26 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Apr 23, and Aug 29 to Sep 11
Under cover: Jan 11 to May 21, and Aug 1 to Aug 14, and Aug 29 to Sep 11, and Sep 26 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 67 days after sowing. Sown on February 8, ready around April 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Feb 5 to Mar 28, and Jul 31 to Aug 26, and Nov 19 to Dec 22; Under cover Jul 3 to Sep 23, and Oct 22 to Apr 25

Plant outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 28, and Jul 31 to Aug 26, and Nov 19 to Dec 22
Under cover: Jul 3 to Sep 23, and Oct 22 to Apr 25
First harvest: About 111 days after planting. Planted on February 5, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 9 to Dec 18; Under cover Oct 12 to Jan 15

Plant outdoors: Nov 9 to Dec 18
Under cover: Oct 12 to Jan 15
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 9, ready around July 17.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Feb 8 to May 26, and Jul 29 to Dec 18; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to May 26, and Jul 29 to Dec 18
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 117 days after sowing. Sown on February 8, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Jan 29 to Oct 9; Under cover Jan 1 to Nov 6

Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Oct 9
Under cover: Jan 1 to Nov 6
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on January 29, ready around March 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Jul 31 to Aug 27, and Dec 2 to Mar 28; Under cover Jul 3 to Sep 24, and Nov 4 to Apr 25

Plant outdoors: Jul 31 to Aug 27, and Dec 2 to Mar 28
Under cover: Jul 3 to Sep 24, and Nov 4 to Apr 25
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on July 31, ready around October 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Feb 8 to May 17, and Aug 9 to Sep 6; Under cover Jan 11 to Jun 14, and Jul 12 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to May 17, and Aug 9 to Sep 6
Under cover: Jan 11 to Jun 14, and Jul 12 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on February 8, ready around May 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Feb 19 to May 17, and Aug 9 to Sep 6; Under cover Jan 22 to Jun 14, and Jul 12 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to May 17, and Aug 9 to Sep 6
Under cover: Jan 22 to Jun 14, and Jul 12 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on February 19, ready around May 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Feb 8 to Apr 23; Under cover Jan 11 to May 21

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Apr 23
Under cover: Jan 11 to May 21
First harvest: About 97 days after sowing. Sown on February 8, ready around May 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Feb 8 to Apr 10, and Aug 9 to Dec 18; Under cover Jul 12 to May 8

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Apr 10, and Aug 9 to Dec 18
Under cover: Jul 12 to May 8
First harvest: About 132 days after sowing. Sown on February 8, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Feb 19 to May 27, and Jul 31 to Sep 14; Under cover Jan 22 to Jun 24, and Jul 3 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to May 27, and Jul 31 to Sep 14
Under cover: Jan 22 to Jun 24, and Jul 3 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on February 19, ready around April 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 28 to Apr 16, and Sep 3 to Oct 12; Under cover Jan 31 to May 14, and Aug 6 to Nov 9

Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Apr 16, and Sep 3 to Oct 12
Under cover: Jan 31 to May 14, and Aug 6 to Nov 9
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on February 28, ready around April 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 12 to Jun 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 21; Under cover Feb 12 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Jun 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 21
Under cover: Feb 12 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on March 12, ready around April 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Feb 8 to Jun 11, and Jul 18 to Sep 28; Under cover Jan 11 to Oct 26

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Jun 11, and Jul 18 to Sep 28
Under cover: Jan 11 to Oct 26
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on February 8, ready around April 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Feb 19 to Apr 16, and Sep 3 to Oct 11; Under cover Jan 22 to May 14, and Aug 6 to Nov 8

Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Apr 16, and Sep 3 to Oct 11
Under cover: Jan 22 to May 14, and Aug 6 to Nov 8
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on February 19, ready around April 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Feb 8 to Apr 26, and Jul 29 to Sep 13; Under cover Jan 11 to May 24, and Jul 1 to Oct 11

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Apr 26, and Jul 29 to Sep 13
Under cover: Jan 11 to May 24, and Jul 1 to Oct 11
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Feb 19 to Nov 4; Under cover Jan 22 to Dec 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Nov 4
Under cover: Jan 22 to Dec 2
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Feb 8 to Apr 10, and Jul 29 to Sep 10; Under cover Jan 11 to May 8, and Jul 1 to Oct 8

Plant outdoors: Feb 8 to Apr 10, and Jul 29 to Sep 10
Under cover: Jan 11 to May 8, and Jul 1 to Oct 8
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Nov 28 to Jan 12; Under cover Oct 31 to Feb 9

Plant outdoors: Nov 28 to Jan 12
Under cover: Oct 31 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.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors Nov 17 to Jan 1; Under cover Oct 20 to Jan 29

Plant outdoors: Nov 17 to Jan 1
Under cover: Oct 20 to Jan 29
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

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Questions about growing in Memphis

When is the last frost in Memphis?

On average around March 12, and the first autumn frost comes around November 25. 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 Memphis?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 16 to May 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 3, or under cover Mar 19 to Jun 8, and Jul 1 to Oct 1.

What can I sow in Memphis in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, Brussels sprout, rhubarb. Under cover: parsnip, radish, spinach, arugula, celery, shallot, bok choy, cilantro, mint, 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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How 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