When to plant in Lewisburg, TN
USDA Zone 7bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Lewisburg, Tennessee — all computed from Lewisburg's nearest NOAA weather station.
In zone 7b, Lewisburg supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
LEWISBURG EXP STN · 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 Lewisburg’s own odds, recorded at LEWISBURG EXP STN.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 11 | Apr 26 | Apr 10 | Oct 1 | Oct 13 | Oct 26 |
| 32°F | Apr 30 | Apr 14 | Mar 31 | Oct 9 | Oct 22 | Nov 5 |
| 28°F | Apr 20 | Apr 3 | Mar 16 | Oct 18 | Nov 2 | Nov 17 |
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 Lewisburg, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 34 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.
Lewisburg planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Lewisburg, TN?
On average, the last spring frost in Lewisburg is around April 14 (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 Lewisburg, TN?
Expect Lewisburg's first fall frost near October 22 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Lewisburg in?
Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg?
Lewisburg has about 191 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 14) and first fall frost (October 22).
When should I plant tomatoes in Lewisburg?
For Lewisburg, sow tomatoes indoors about February 17–March 3 and move the seedlings out around April 21, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Columbia · 30 km
- Shelbyville · 31 km
- Spring Hill · 35 km
- Franklin · 52 km
- Tullahoma · 53 km
- Lawrenceburg · 54 km
- Murfreesboro · 56 km
- Nolensville · 57 km
Frost dates recorded at LEWISBURG EXP STN, 4 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 Lewisburg, TN — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00405187. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/tennessee/lewisburg.