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Can You Grow Broccoli in Tennessee?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.
Plant zones
Tennessee last frost
Tennessee first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Broccolis in Tennessee
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Tennessee's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Broccoli
Broccoli is a cool-season crop that produces best in spring and fall when temperatures are moderate.
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for spring planting or direct sow in midsummer for fall. Harvest the main head before it flowers — side shoots continue producing after.
Gardening in Tennessee
Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Broccoli in Tennessee?
Broccoli grows well here as a spring or fall crop — time planting to avoid peak summer heat.
What zone is Tennessee?
Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Broccolis in Tennessee?
Plant Broccolis around mid-March (start indoors Jan 31), harvest May 14 – Jun 3.