What Can Grow in Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee's diverse topography from Appalachian mountains to Mississippi River bottomlands creates excellent growing conditions statewide.

Tennessee spans USDA zones 5b to 7b. The primary zone is 6b, with a growing season of 190 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, sweet corn, beans.

6bPrimary Zone
190 daysAvg Growing Season
5Zones Present
4Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Tennessee
5b6a6b7a7b
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespepperssweet cornbeansokra
🍎 Top Fruits
applespeachesstrawberriesgrapesmuscadines
🌸 Top Flowers
black-eyed Susansconeflowersazaleasdogwood blossoms
🌳 Top Trees
tulip poplarwhite oakeastern redcedardogwood
🌤️ Climate Summary

Humid subtropical to continental mountain. Warm summers and mild winters. Good rainfall.

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🏙️ Cities in Tennessee
Memphis
Zone 7b
Nashville
Zone 6b
Knoxville
Zone 6b
Chattanooga
Zone 7a

Frequently Asked Questions

Tennessee spans USDA hardiness zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b. The most common zone across the state is 6b. Humid subtropical to continental mountain. Warm summers and mild winters. Good rainfall.

In Tennessee, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, sweet corn, beans, okra. The growing season of 190 days allows for multiple successions.

Tennessee is well suited for growing apples, peaches, strawberries, grapes, muscadines. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

Tennessee's growing season averages 190 days. Humid subtropical to continental mountain. Warm summers and mild winters. Good rainfall. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.