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Planting calendar for ZIP 37916 (Knoxville, TN)

When to plant vegetables in Knoxville, TN (USDA hardiness zone 7b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 11, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 28, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 27, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

See the full Knoxville, TN planting calendar for dates typical of the whole city.

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 37916: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USC00404946 KNOXVILLE EXP STN, TN US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.