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Can You Grow Potato in Tennessee?

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

Grows well here

Potatoes grow well here — plant after last frost and expect a harvest in 70-120 days.

Plant zones

3a–10b

Tennessee last frost

mid-March

Tennessee first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Potatoes in Tennessee

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

May 24 – Jul 13

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

About Potato

Potatoes are one of the most calorie-dense garden crops and can be grown in bags barrels or garden beds.

Plant certified seed potatoes after last frost. Hill soil up around stems as they grow to increase yield. Harvest after plants die back. Never eat green potatoes — solanine is toxic.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Potato in Tennessee?

Potatoes grow well here — plant after last frost and expect a harvest in 70-120 days.

What zone is Tennessee?

Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Potatoes in Tennessee?

Plant Potatoes Mar 15, harvest May 24 – Jul 13.