Hendersonville, Tennessee planting calendar and frost dates
Hendersonville is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. The last spring frost typically comes around April 1 and the first fall frost around November 4, giving about 216 frost-free days a year.
- Hardiness zone
- Zone 7b
- Typical last frost
- April 1
- Typical first frost
- November 4
- Frost-free season
- 216 days
Frost dates in Hendersonville
Last spring frost
- March 17Risky: frost later than this in 9 years out of 10
- April 1Typical: a later frost in half of years
- April 17Safe: a later frost only 1 year in 10
First fall frost
- October 23Risky: frost earlier than this 1 year in 10
- November 4Typical: an earlier frost in half of years
- November 20Late: frost before this in 9 years out of 10
The growing season between the typical last and first frosts is about 216 days. Frost here means a low of 32°F at the weather station. A hard freeze (28°F), which damages most hardy crops too, typically ends around March 20 and returns around November 15.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Old Hickory Wfo, 6.8 miles SSE of the city center. Low-lying and rural spots often frost later in spring and earlier in fall than airports and city centers.
What to plant each month in Hendersonville
January
Start indoors: broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, leeks, onions, oregano, parsley, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, snapdragons
February
Start indoors: black-eyed susans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, celery, chives, cilantro, collard greens, eggplants, ginger, leeks, lettuce, marigolds, nasturtiums, oregano, parsley, peppers, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, sage, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, tomatoes
Plant or sow outdoors: black-eyed susans, blueberries, garlic, grapes, grass seed, hollyhocks, kale, onions, peas, poppies, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, turnips, wildflowers
March
Start indoors: basil, cantaloupes, cilantro, cosmos, cucumbers, eggplants, marigolds, nasturtiums, okra, peppers, pumpkins, ranunculus, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, beets, black-eyed susans, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collard greens, dahlias, dill, figs, garlic, gladioli, grapes, grass seed, green onions, hollyhocks, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsley, peas, poppies, potatoes, radishes, ranunculus, raspberries, rhubarb, roses, snapdragons, spinach, strawberries, swiss chard, turnips, wildflowers
April
Start indoors: cosmos, cucumbers, okra, pumpkins, winter squash, zinnias, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, basil, beets, cantaloupes, carrots, chives, cilantro, cucumbers, dahlias, dill, eggplants, figs, garden mums, ginger, gladioli, grapes, green beans, green onions, kentucky bluegrass, lavenders, leeks, lettuce, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, oregano, parsley, peppers, perennial ryegrass, petunias, pumpkins, ranunculus, rosemary, roses, sage, snapdragons, spinach, sunflowers, sweet corn, sweet peas, swiss chard, tall fescue, thyme, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
May
Start indoors: zinnias
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, bermudagrass, cantaloupes, celery, centipedegrass, cosmos, cucumbers, eggplants, green beans, green onions, okra, peanuts, peppers, pumpkins, st. augustinegrass, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zinnias, zoysiagrass, zucchini
June
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, centipedegrass, st. augustinegrass, zinnias, zoysiagrass
July
Plant for fall: brussels sprouts, peppers, potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes
August
Plant for fall: bearded irises, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, collard greens, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, peas, peppers, radishes, snapdragons, spinach, sweet corn, swiss chard, turnips, zucchini
September
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, clematis, coneflowers, crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hydrangeas, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lettuce, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, roses, saffron, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, tall fescue, tulips, turnips
October
Plant for fall: crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hyacinths, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, saffron, tall fescue, tulips
November
Plant for fall: crocuses, daffodils, garlic, hyacinths, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, tulips
December
Start indoors: onions
Frost dates and zones by ZIP code in Hendersonville
All 2 of Hendersonville's main ZIP codes take their frost dates from Old Hickory Wfo, so the dates on this page apply across the city. Every one of them is in zone 7b.
| ZIP code | Zone | Weather station | Typical last frost | Typical first frost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37066 | 7b | Old Hickory Wfo, 12.1 mi SSW | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| 37075 | 7b | Old Hickory Wfo, 6.8 mi SSE | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
Old Hickory Wfo also supplies the frost dates for Gallatin, so their planting calendars match Hendersonville's.
Planting dates for popular crops in Hendersonville
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant or sow outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Feb 23 to Mar 9 | Apr 20 to May 4 | Jul 22 to 29 |
| Strawberries | — | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 4 to 18 | Mar 25 to Apr 8 | Aug 5 to Sep 9 |
| Cilantro | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Apr 1 to 8 | — |
| Basil | Mar 2 to 16 | Apr 20 to 27 | — |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 20 to 27 | Jul 15 to 22 |
| Garlic | — | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Nov 4 to 18 |
| Onions | Dec 10 to Jan 21 | Mar 4 to 18 | — |
| Cucumbers | Mar 23 to Apr 6 | Apr 20 to May 4 | Aug 5 to 19 |
| Pumpkins | Mar 23 to Apr 6 | Apr 20 to May 4 | — |
| Peppers | Feb 2 to Mar 2 | Apr 20 to May 4 | Jul 15 to Aug 12 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 11 to Apr 1 | Aug 12 to Sep 2 |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 9 to 16 | — |
| Watermelons | Mar 16 to 30 | Apr 20 to May 4 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | Apr 1 to 15 | Jul 29 to Aug 12 |
| Green Beans | — | Apr 20 to May 4 | Aug 12 to 19 |
| Zucchini | Mar 23 to Apr 6 | Apr 20 to May 4 | Aug 12 to 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 14 to Feb 4 | Mar 4 to 18 | Aug 19 to Sep 16 |
| Peas | — | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Aug 12 to 26 |
| Spinach | Feb 18 to 25 | Mar 25 to Apr 8 | Aug 26 to Sep 30 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 1 to 22 | — |
| Zinnias | Apr 30 to May 7 | May 28 to Jun 11 | — |
| Tulips | — | — | Sep 23 to Nov 18 |
| Daffodils | — | — | Sep 23 to Nov 4 |
| Grass Seed | — | Feb 18 to Mar 4 | Sep 23 to Oct 7 |
Nearby cities
- Gallatin, TN zone 7b, last frost Apr 1
- Nashville-Davidson, TN zone 7b, last frost Mar 31
- Lebanon, TN zone 7b, last frost Apr 10
- Smyrna, TN zone 7b, last frost Apr 9
- Franklin, TN zone 7b, last frost Mar 31
- Murfreesboro, TN zone 7b, last frost Apr 9
Planting in TennesseeAbout zone 7bPrintable calendar for Hendersonville
Questions
When is the last frost in Hendersonville?
Around April 1 in a typical year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 records for Old Hickory Wfo. There is still a 1 in 10 chance of frost after April 17.
What planting zone is Hendersonville in?
USDA hardiness zone 7b (2023 map). The zone tells you which perennials survive the winter; planting dates depend on frost dates instead.
When should I plant tomatoes in Hendersonville?
Start seeds indoors February 23 to March 9 and set plants out April 20 to May 4.
When is the first frost in Hendersonville?
Around November 4 in a typical year, and before October 23 about 1 year in 10.