When to plant in Manchester, TN
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Manchester, Tennessee — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Manchester, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
MANCHESTER #2 · 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 Manchester’s own odds, recorded at MANCHESTER #2.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 11 | Apr 26 | Apr 11 | Oct 4 | Oct 15 | Oct 27 |
| 32°F | Apr 30 | Apr 13 | Mar 27 | Oct 11 | Oct 24 | Nov 5 |
| 28°F | Apr 18 | Apr 1 | Mar 13 | Oct 19 | Nov 1 | Nov 15 |
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 Manchester, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 18 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.
Manchester planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Manchester, TN?
On average, the last spring frost in Manchester is around April 13 (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 Manchester, TN?
The first fall frost in Manchester typically arrives around October 24 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Manchester in?
Manchester 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 Manchester?
There are roughly 194 frost-free days in Manchester (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 13 to the first fall frost near October 24.
When should I plant tomatoes in Manchester?
In Manchester, start tomato seeds indoors around February 16–March 2, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 20 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Tullahoma · 17 km
- Shelbyville · 35 km
- McMinnville · 36 km
- Murfreesboro · 54 km
- Lewisburg · 65 km
- Smyrna · 70 km
- La Vergne · 76 km
- Nolensville · 77 km
Frost dates recorded at MANCHESTER #2, 6 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 Manchester, TN — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00405595. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/tennessee/manchester.