When to plant in Springfield, TN
USDA Zone 7aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Springfield, Tennessee — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Springfield, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
SPRINGFIELD 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 Springfield’s own odds, recorded at SPRINGFIELD EXP STN.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 8 | Apr 22 | Apr 4 | Oct 5 | Oct 18 | Oct 30 |
| 32°F | Apr 28 | Apr 9 | Mar 22 | Oct 14 | Oct 28 | Nov 10 |
| 28°F | Apr 14 | Mar 28 | Mar 8 | Oct 23 | Nov 6 | Nov 26 |
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 Springfield, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 21 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.
Springfield planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Springfield, TN?
Plan for the last spring frost in Springfield around April 9 (the date it has a 50% chance of a 32°F freeze). Anything frost-sensitive should go out after it.
When is the first fall frost in Springfield, TN?
Expect Springfield's first fall frost near October 28 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Springfield in?
Springfield is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Springfield?
There are roughly 202 frost-free days in Springfield (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 9 to the first fall frost near October 28.
When should I plant tomatoes in Springfield?
In Springfield, start tomato seeds indoors around February 12–February 26, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 16 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- White House · 18 km
- Goodlettsville · 23 km
- Hendersonville · 32 km
- Portland · 33 km
- Nashville-Davidson · 37 km
- Franklin · 38 km
- Gallatin · 38 km
- Clarksville · 43 km
Frost dates recorded at SPRINGFIELD 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 Springfield, TN — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00408562. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/tennessee/springfield.