Murfreesboro, TN planting zone & frost dates
Murfreesboro is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. The last spring frost usually comes around April 9 and the first fall frost around October 27, for a growing season of about 202 days.
Planting calendar for Murfreesboro
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (April 9) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Feb 12 – Feb 26 Transplant outdoors: Apr 16 – Apr 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Jan 29 – Feb 12 Transplant outdoors: Apr 23 – Apr 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Jan 29 – Feb 12 Transplant outdoors: Apr 23 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Jan 29 – Feb 12 Transplant outdoors: Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Jan 29 – Feb 12 Transplant outdoors: Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Apr 16 – Apr 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Apr 16 – Apr 23 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Apr 16 – Apr 23 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Apr 16 – Apr 23 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Feb 26 – Mar 12 Transplant outdoors: Apr 16 – Apr 23 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 1 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Oct 27).
Useful for zone 7b gardens
- Seed starting kit with dome — to start seeds indoors before the last frost
- LED grow light for seedlings — stops leggy seedlings
- Frost cloth / plant covers — for late spring and early fall frosts
- Soil thermometer — warm-season crops need soil above 60°F
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Mar 22 | Apr 9 | Apr 26 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Nov 11 | Oct 27 | Oct 15 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 26, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before October 15. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around March 28.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Murfreesboro
- 37127 zone 7b
- 37128 zone 7b
- 37129 zone 7b
- 37130 zone 7b
- 37131 zone 7b
- 37132 zone 7b
- 37133 zone 7b
Nearby cities
- Smyrna zone 7b, last frost Apr 13
- La Vergne zone 7b, last frost Apr 13
- Shelbyville zone 7b, last frost Apr 7
- Lebanon zone 7b, last frost Apr 6
- Mount Juliet zone 7b, last frost Apr 1
- Hermitage zone 7b, last frost Apr 1
- Brentwood zone 7b, last frost Apr 15
- Manchester zone 7b, last frost Apr 13
Questions
What growing zone is Murfreesboro, TN?
Murfreesboro is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b (average extreme winter low 5°F to 10°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Murfreesboro?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Murfreesboro is April 9. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 26.
When can I plant tomatoes in Murfreesboro?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Apr 16 – Apr 23. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Murfreesboro 5 N, TN (USC00406371), 8.5 km (5.3 mi) from the city center, elevation 163 m, based on 27 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.