Tennessee, US

Planting calendar for Nashville

Last frost around March 21, first frost around November 20: about 244 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 21
First frost: November 20
Frost-free days: 244

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Rhubarb

Under cover

Radish
Spinach
Arugula
Mint
Raspberry

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Nashville. 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 Nashville, 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: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	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: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	April: Sow 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: Not this month	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: Not this month	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: Not this month	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: 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 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: 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
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: Not this month	December: Not this month
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: Sow 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
Potato	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 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: 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 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 outdoors and 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: Not this month	December: Not this month
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: Not this month	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: 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
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: Not this month	December: Not this month
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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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: 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 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: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Kale	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: Not this month	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 under cover	November: Not this month	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: 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 under cover	November: Not this month	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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Mint	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 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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	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: 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 25 to May 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 28; Under cover Mar 28 to Jun 17, and Jun 30 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 28
Under cover: Mar 28 to Jun 17, and Jun 30 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 25, ready around June 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 24 to May 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 26; Under cover Mar 27 to Jun 17, and Jun 30 to Sep 23

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 26
Under cover: Mar 27 to Jun 17, and Jun 30 to Sep 23
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around July 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 29 to May 25, and Jul 28 to Aug 28; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 25, and Jul 28 to Aug 28
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around July 16.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 29 to May 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 26; Under cover Apr 1 to Jun 17, and Jun 30 to Sep 23

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 26
Under cover: Apr 1 to Jun 17, and Jun 30 to Sep 23
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around July 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 24 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Sep 14; Under cover Mar 27 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Sep 14
Under cover: Mar 27 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 24 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Sep 9; Under cover Mar 27 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Sep 9
Under cover: Mar 27 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 24 to May 25, and Jul 28 to Aug 28; Under cover Mar 27 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 25, and Jul 28 to Aug 28
Under cover: Mar 27 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around June 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 19 to May 25, and Jul 28 to Aug 30; Under cover Mar 22 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 25, and Jul 28 to Aug 30
Under cover: Mar 22 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Feb 25 to Jun 5, and Jul 28 to Aug 29; Under cover Jan 28 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Jun 5, and Jul 28 to Aug 29
Under cover: Jan 28 to Sep 26
First harvest: About 81 days after sowing. Sown on February 25, ready around May 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Feb 25 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Sep 12; Under cover Jan 28 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Sep 12
Under cover: Jan 28 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 58 days after sowing. Sown on February 25, ready around April 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Feb 15 to May 3, and Jul 28 to Aug 11; Under cover Jan 18 to May 31, and Jun 30 to Jul 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 11, and Aug 25 to Sep 8

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to May 3, and Jul 28 to Aug 11
Under cover: Jan 18 to May 31, and Jun 30 to Jul 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 11, and Aug 25 to Sep 8
First harvest: About 100 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Feb 15 to May 2, and Aug 21 to Oct 19; Under cover Jan 18 to May 30, and Jul 24 to Nov 16

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to May 2, and Aug 21 to Oct 19
Under cover: Jan 18 to May 30, and Jul 24 to Nov 16
First harvest: About 23 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around March 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Feb 15 to Apr 12, and Jul 28 to Aug 30; Under cover Jan 18 to May 10, and Jun 30 to Sep 27

Plant outdoors: Feb 15 to Apr 12, and Jul 28 to Aug 30
Under cover: Jan 18 to May 10, and Jun 30 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on February 15, ready around May 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Feb 15 to May 10, and Aug 15 to Sep 24; Under cover Jan 18 to Jun 7, and Jul 18 to Oct 22

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to May 10, and Aug 15 to Sep 24
Under cover: Jan 18 to Jun 7, and Jul 18 to Oct 22
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around April 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Feb 18 to Apr 25, and Aug 27 to Sep 19; Under cover Jan 21 to May 23, and Jul 30 to Oct 17

Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Apr 25, and Aug 27 to Sep 19
Under cover: Jan 21 to May 23, and Jul 30 to Oct 17
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on February 18, ready around April 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Feb 15 to Apr 25, and Aug 27 to Oct 15; Under cover Jan 18 to May 23, and Jul 30 to Nov 12

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Apr 25, and Aug 27 to Oct 15
Under cover: Jan 18 to May 23, and Jul 30 to Nov 12
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around March 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Feb 25 to Sep 24; Under cover Jan 28 to Oct 22

Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Sep 24
Under cover: Jan 28 to Oct 22
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on February 25, ready around April 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Feb 15 to Apr 25, and Aug 27 to Oct 16; Under cover Jan 18 to May 23, and Jul 30 to Nov 13

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Apr 25, and Aug 27 to Oct 16
Under cover: Jan 18 to May 23, and Jul 30 to Nov 13
First harvest: About 32 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around March 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Feb 7 to Apr 8, and Jul 28 to Aug 15; Under cover Jan 10 to May 6, and Jun 30 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12

Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Apr 8, and Jul 28 to Aug 15
Under cover: Jan 10 to May 6, and Jun 30 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12
First harvest: About 98 days after sowing. Sown on February 7, ready around May 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 19 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Sep 3; Under cover Mar 22 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Sep 3
Under cover: Mar 22 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around June 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 19 to Jun 19, and Jul 28 to Sep 12; Under cover Mar 22 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to Jun 19, and Jul 28 to Sep 12
Under cover: Mar 22 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around June 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 6 to Dec 7; Under cover Oct 9 to Jan 4

Sow outdoors: Nov 6 to Dec 7
Under cover: Oct 9 to Jan 4
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.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Feb 15 to May 2, and Aug 21 to Sep 4; Under cover Jan 18 to May 30, and Jul 24 to Aug 7, and Aug 21 to Sep 4, and Sep 18 to Oct 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to May 2, and Aug 21 to Sep 4
Under cover: Jan 18 to May 30, and Jul 24 to Aug 7, and Aug 21 to Sep 4, and Sep 18 to Oct 2
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around April 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Feb 12 to Apr 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 10; Under cover Jan 15 to May 2, and Jun 30 to Jul 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 10, and Aug 25 to Sep 7

Plant outdoors: Feb 12 to Apr 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 10
Under cover: Jan 15 to May 2, and Jun 30 to Jul 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 10, and Aug 25 to Sep 7
First harvest: About 107 days after planting. Planted on February 12, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 6 to Dec 14; Under cover Oct 9 to Jan 11

Plant outdoors: Nov 6 to Dec 14
Under cover: Oct 9 to Jan 11
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.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Feb 15 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 16; Under cover Jan 18 to Jul 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 16, and Aug 25 to Sep 13

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 16
Under cover: Jan 18 to Jul 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 16, and Aug 25 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 114 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around June 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Feb 7 to Oct 3; Under cover Jan 10 to Oct 31

Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Oct 3
Under cover: Jan 10 to Oct 31
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on February 7, ready around April 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Jan 30 to Apr 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 15; Under cover Jan 2 to May 12, and Jun 30 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12

Plant outdoors: Jan 30 to Apr 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 15
Under cover: Jan 2 to May 12, and Jun 30 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12
First harvest: About 95 days after planting. Planted on January 30, ready around May 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Feb 15 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 29; Under cover Jan 18 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 29
Under cover: Jan 18 to Sep 26
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around May 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Feb 25 to May 26, and Jul 28 to Aug 31; Under cover Jan 28 to Sep 28

Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to May 26, and Jul 28 to Aug 31
Under cover: Jan 28 to Sep 28
First harvest: About 73 days after sowing. Sown on February 25, ready around May 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Feb 15 to May 2; Under cover Jan 18 to May 30

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to May 2
Under cover: Jan 18 to May 30
First harvest: About 93 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around May 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Feb 15 to Apr 17; Under cover Jan 18 to May 15

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Apr 17
Under cover: Jan 18 to May 15
First harvest: About 130 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around June 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Feb 25 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Sep 7; Under cover Jan 28 to Oct 5

Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Sep 7
Under cover: Jan 28 to Oct 5
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on February 25, ready around May 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Mar 5 to Apr 25, and Aug 27 to Oct 6; Under cover Feb 5 to May 23, and Jul 30 to Nov 3

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 25, and Aug 27 to Oct 6
Under cover: Feb 5 to May 23, and Jul 30 to Nov 3
First harvest: About 39 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around April 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 21 to Jun 20, and Jul 28 to Sep 15; Under cover Feb 21 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Jun 20, and Jul 28 to Sep 15
Under cover: Feb 21 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on March 21, ready around May 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Feb 15 to Sep 22; Under cover Jan 18 to Oct 20

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Sep 22
Under cover: Jan 18 to Oct 20
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around April 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Feb 25 to Apr 25, and Aug 27 to Oct 5; Under cover Jan 28 to May 23, and Jul 30 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Apr 25, and Aug 27 to Oct 5
Under cover: Jan 28 to May 23, and Jul 30 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on February 25, ready around April 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Feb 15 to May 3, and Jul 28 to Sep 6; Under cover Jan 18 to May 31, and Jun 30 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to May 3, and Jul 28 to Sep 6
Under cover: Jan 18 to May 31, and Jun 30 to Oct 4
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 25 to Oct 25; Under cover Jan 28 to Nov 22

Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Oct 25
Under cover: Jan 28 to Nov 22
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 15 to Apr 17, and Jul 28 to Sep 4; Under cover Jan 18 to May 15, and Jun 30 to Oct 2

Plant outdoors: Feb 15 to Apr 17, and Jul 28 to Sep 4
Under cover: Jan 18 to May 15, and Jun 30 to Oct 2
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 25 to Jan 2; Under cover Oct 28 to Jan 30

Plant outdoors: Nov 25 to Jan 2
Under cover: Oct 28 to Jan 30
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 14 to Dec 23; Under cover Oct 17 to Jan 20

Plant outdoors: Nov 14 to Dec 23
Under cover: Oct 17 to Jan 20
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 Nashville

When is the last frost in Nashville?

On average around March 21, and the first autumn frost comes around November 20. 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 Nashville?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 25 to May 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 28, or under cover Mar 28 to Jun 17, and Jun 30 to Sep 25.

What can I sow in Nashville in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, garlic, rhubarb. Under cover: radish, spinach, arugula, 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