When to plant spinach in Tennessee
Tennessee spans USDA zones 7a–8a, so the right time to plant spinach shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 2 in Memphis to March 11 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 | February 18 – March 18 |
| Memphis | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | February 2 – March 2 |
| Knoxville | 7b | April 11 | October 28 | February 28 – March 28 |
| Chattanooga | 8a | March 24 | November 9 | February 10 – March 10 |
| Clarksville | 7b | April 3 | November 1 | February 20 – March 20 |
| Murfreesboro | 7b | April 9 | October 27 | February 26 – March 26 |
| Franklin | 7b | April 3 | October 31 | February 20 – March 20 |
| Johnson City | 7b | April 19 | October 24 | March 8 – April 5 |
Spinach in Tennessee: FAQ
When can I plant spinach in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee, the time to direct-sow spinach spans roughly February 2 in Memphis to March 11 in Halls, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the spinach planting date vary across Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee publishes 67 cities with their own frost dates, so the right spinach 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 spinach take to grow in Tennessee?
Spinach takes about 40–50 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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