When to plant carrot in Tennessee
Tennessee spans USDA zones 7a–8a, so the right time to plant carrot shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly 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 | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson | 7b | April 1 | October 31 | March 11 – April 22 |
| Memphis | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | February 23 – April 6 |
| Knoxville | 7b | April 11 | October 28 | March 21 – May 2 |
| Chattanooga | 8a | March 24 | November 9 | March 3 – April 14 |
| Clarksville | 7b | April 3 | November 1 | March 13 – April 24 |
| Murfreesboro | 7b | April 9 | October 27 | March 19 – April 30 |
| Franklin | 7b | April 3 | October 31 | March 13 – April 24 |
| Johnson City | 7b | April 19 | October 24 | March 29 – May 10 |
Carrot in Tennessee: FAQ
When can I plant carrot in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee, the time to direct-sow carrot spans roughly February 23 in Memphis to April 1 in Halls, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the carrot planting date vary across Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee publishes 67 cities with their own frost dates, so the right carrot 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 carrot take to grow in Tennessee?
Carrot takes about 60–80 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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