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Can You Grow Tomato in Tennessee?

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

Grows well here

Tomatoes grow well here — plant after your last frost date and expect harvest within 60-85 days.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Tennessee last frost

mid-March

Tennessee first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

60–85 days

When to plant Tomatoes in Tennessee

Start indoors

Jan 31

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 14 – Jun 8

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

About Tomato

One of the most popular garden vegetables — thrives in warm weather and full sun with consistent moisture.

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Plant deeply — tomatoes root along buried stems. Water consistently to prevent blossom end rot.

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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 Tomato in Tennessee?

Tomatoes grow well here — plant after your last frost date and expect harvest within 60-85 days.

What zone is Tennessee?

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

When do you plant Tomatoes in Tennessee?

Plant Tomatoes around mid-March (start indoors Jan 31), harvest May 14 – Jun 8.