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Can You Grow Pumpkin in Tennessee?

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

Grows well here

Pumpkins grow well here — they love the warm season and produce reliably with enough space.

Plant zones

3b–11b

Tennessee last frost

mid-March

Tennessee first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Pumpkins in Tennessee

Start indoors

Feb 21

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 29 – Jun 23

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

About Pumpkin

Pumpkins need space warmth and sun — allow 2-4 square metres per plant for sprawling vines.

Direct sow or start indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Give each plant 2-4 sq metres. Water at the base to prevent fungal disease. Harvest when the skin is hard and the stem dries.

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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 Pumpkin in Tennessee?

Pumpkins grow well here — they love the warm season and produce reliably with enough space.

What zone is Tennessee?

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

When do you plant Pumpkins in Tennessee?

Plant Pumpkins around mid-March (start indoors Feb 21), harvest May 29 – Jun 23.