When to plant in Farragut, TN
USDA Zone 7bFarragut, Tennessee frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Farragut, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
LENOIR CITY · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Farragut’s own odds, recorded at LENOIR CITY.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 5 | Apr 18 | Apr 3 | Oct 12 | Oct 25 | Nov 5 |
| 32°F | Apr 21 | Apr 5 | Mar 19 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 | Nov 15 |
| 28°F | Apr 9 | Mar 25 | Mar 6 | Oct 31 | Nov 12 | Dec 1 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Farragut, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 17 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Farragut planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Farragut, TN?
On average, the last spring frost in Farragut is around April 5 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Farragut, TN?
The first fall frost in Farragut typically arrives around November 1 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Farragut in?
Farragut is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. In zone 7b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Farragut?
There are roughly 210 frost-free days in Farragut (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 5 to the first fall frost near November 1.
When should I plant tomatoes in Farragut?
In Farragut, start tomato seeds indoors around February 8–February 22, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 12 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at LENOIR CITY, 12 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Farragut, TN — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00405158. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/tennessee/farragut.