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When to Plant Garlic in Tennessee

In a typical Tennessee location, plant in fall Oct 2 – Oct 16. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 22 in Bristol and as late as Oct 19 in Memphis.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 240–270 days

Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.

Garlic Planting Dates by City

CityFall planting
NashvilleOct 3 – Oct 17
New South MemphisOct 19 – Nov 2
MemphisOct 19 – Nov 2
KnoxvilleSep 30 – Oct 14
ChattanoogaOct 12 – Oct 26
ClarksvilleOct 4 – Oct 18
MurfreesboroSep 29 – Oct 13
East ChattanoogaOct 12 – Oct 26
FranklinOct 3 – Oct 17
CordovaOct 8 – Oct 22
JacksonOct 1 – Oct 15
Johnson CitySep 26 – Oct 10
BartlettOct 8 – Oct 22
HendersonvilleOct 1 – Oct 15
KingsportOct 1 – Oct 15
ColliervilleOct 6 – Oct 20
SmyrnaSep 23 – Oct 7
ClevelandOct 2 – Oct 16
BrentwoodSep 28 – Oct 12
GermantownOct 8 – Oct 22
HermitageOct 7 – Oct 21
ColumbiaSep 29 – Oct 13
Spring HillOct 4 – Oct 18
La VergneSep 23 – Oct 7
GallatinSep 25 – Oct 9
CookevilleSep 27 – Oct 11
Mount JulietOct 7 – Oct 21
LebanonSep 30 – Oct 14
MorristownSep 30 – Oct 14
Oak RidgeOct 4 – Oct 18

Showing the 30 most populous of 70 Tennessee cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Tennessee cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant garlic in Tennessee?

In a typical Tennessee location, plant in fall Oct 2 – Oct 16. Across the state, the fall planting window starts as early as Sep 22 in Bristol and as late as Oct 19 in Memphis.

When is the last frost in Tennessee?

The average last spring frost in Tennessee ranges from March 16 in New South Memphis to April 21 in Bristol, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do garlic take to grow?

Garlic typically take 240–270 days from planting to harvest. Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.

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