When to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Tennessee
Tennessee spans USDA zones 7a–8a, so the right time to plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) 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 15 |
| Memphis | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | February 23 – March 30 |
| Knoxville | 7b | April 11 | October 28 | March 21 – April 25 |
| Chattanooga | 8a | March 24 | November 9 | March 3 – April 7 |
| Clarksville | 7b | April 3 | November 1 | March 13 – April 17 |
| Murfreesboro | 7b | April 9 | October 27 | March 19 – April 23 |
| Franklin | 7b | April 3 | October 31 | March 13 – April 17 |
| Johnson City | 7b | April 19 | October 24 | March 29 – May 3 |
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) in Tennessee: FAQ
When can I plant gai lan (chinese broccoli) in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee, the time to direct-sow gai lan (chinese broccoli) spans roughly February 23 in Memphis to April 1 in Halls, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the gai lan (chinese broccoli) planting date vary across Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee publishes 67 cities with their own frost dates, so the right gai lan (chinese broccoli) 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 gai lan (chinese broccoli) take to grow in Tennessee?
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) takes about 50–70 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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