When to plant bok choy in Tennessee
Tennessee spans USDA zones 7a–8a, so the right time to plant bok choy shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 23 in Memphis to April 1 in Halls — below are local dates for 67 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson | 7b | April 1 | October 31 | March 11 – April 1 |
| Memphis | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | February 23 – March 16 |
| Knoxville | 7b | April 11 | October 28 | March 21 – April 11 |
| Chattanooga | 8a | March 24 | November 9 | March 3 – March 24 |
| Clarksville | 7b | April 3 | November 1 | March 13 – April 3 |
| Murfreesboro | 7b | April 9 | October 27 | March 19 – April 9 |
| Franklin | 7b | April 3 | October 31 | March 13 – April 3 |
| Johnson City | 7b | April 19 | October 24 | March 29 – April 19 |
Bok Choy in Tennessee: FAQ
When can I plant bok choy in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee, the time to transplant bok choy spans roughly February 23 in Memphis to April 1 in Halls, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the bok choy planting date vary across Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee publishes 67 cities with their own frost dates, so the right bok choy planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does bok choy take to grow in Tennessee?
Bok Choy takes about 45–60 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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