When to plant cauliflower in Tennessee
Tennessee spans USDA zones 7a–8a, so the right time to plant cauliflower shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 2 in Memphis to April 8 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 18 – April 1 |
| Memphis | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | March 2 – March 16 |
| Knoxville | 7b | April 11 | October 28 | March 28 – April 11 |
| Chattanooga | 8a | March 24 | November 9 | March 10 – March 24 |
| Clarksville | 7b | April 3 | November 1 | March 20 – April 3 |
| Murfreesboro | 7b | April 9 | October 27 | March 26 – April 9 |
| Franklin | 7b | April 3 | October 31 | March 20 – April 3 |
| Johnson City | 7b | April 19 | October 24 | April 5 – April 19 |
Cauliflower in Tennessee: FAQ
When can I plant cauliflower in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee, the time to transplant cauliflower spans roughly March 2 in Memphis to April 8 in Halls, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the cauliflower planting date vary across Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee publishes 67 cities with their own frost dates, so the right cauliflower 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 cauliflower take to grow in Tennessee?
Cauliflower takes about 55–80 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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