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Can You Grow Mustard Greens in Tennessee?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

Mustard greens grow fast and easy in your zone — two crops per year in spring and fall.

Plant zones

4a–10b

Tennessee last frost

mid-March

Tennessee first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

30–40 days

When to plant Mustard Greenses in Tennessee

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

Apr 14 – Apr 24

Dates are approximate, based on Tennessee's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Mustard Greens

Mustard greens are one of the fastest crops in the garden — ready in 4-6 weeks with a spicy, peppery kick. Huge in Southern US, Indian, and Asian cuisines.

Direct sow in early spring or fall — hot weather triggers bolting and extreme bitterness. Harvest outer leaves continuously. Baby leaves at 3 weeks are excellent for salads. Grows well indoors under lights.

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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.