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When to plant bush bean in Tennessee

Tennessee spans USDA zones 7a–8a, so the right time to plant bush bean shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 23 in Memphis to April 29 in Halls below are local dates for 67 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Nashville-Davidsonthe bush bean direct sow window (April 8May 13) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostDirect sow
Nashville-Davidson7bApril 1October 31April 8 – May 13
Memphis8aMarch 16November 16March 23 – April 27
Knoxville7bApril 11October 28April 18 – May 23
Chattanooga8aMarch 24November 9March 31 – May 5
Clarksville7bApril 3November 1April 10 – May 15
Murfreesboro7bApril 9October 27April 16 – May 21
Franklin7bApril 3October 31April 10 – May 15
Johnson City7bApril 19October 24April 26 – May 31

Bush Bean in Tennessee: FAQ

When can I plant bush bean in Tennessee?

Across Tennessee, the time to direct-sow bush bean spans roughly March 23 in Memphis to April 29 in Halls, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the bush bean planting date vary across Tennessee?

Yes. Tennessee publishes 67 cities with their own frost dates, so the right bush bean 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 bush bean take to grow in Tennessee?

Bush Bean takes about 50–60 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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