When to plant cassava in Tennessee
Tennessee spans USDA zones 7a–8a, so the right time to plant cassava shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 30 in Memphis to May 6 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 | April 15 – April 29 |
| Memphis | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | March 30 – April 13 |
| Knoxville | 7b | April 11 | October 28 | April 25 – May 9 |
| Chattanooga | 8a | March 24 | November 9 | April 7 – April 21 |
| Clarksville | 7b | April 3 | November 1 | April 17 – May 1 |
| Murfreesboro | 7b | April 9 | October 27 | April 23 – May 7 |
| Franklin | 7b | April 3 | October 31 | April 17 – May 1 |
| Johnson City | 7b | April 19 | October 24 | May 3 – May 17 |
Cassava in Tennessee: FAQ
When can I plant cassava in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee, the time to transplant cassava spans roughly March 30 in Memphis to May 6 in Halls, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cassava planting date vary across Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee publishes 67 cities with their own frost dates, so the right cassava 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 cassava take to grow in Tennessee?
Cassava takes about 240–300 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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