Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Jacks creek, TN, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 7b.
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Jacks creek, TN Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Jacks creek, TN
The average last frost date in spring for Jacks creek is April 8th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until April 22nd before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Jacks creek, TN
The average first frost date in fall for Jacks creek is October 25th. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Jacks creek, TN
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Jacks creek is approximately 200 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Jacks creek, TN Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Jacks creek, TN Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Geranium seeds indoors (from January 28th to February 11th), starting Celery seeds indoors (from January 28th to February 11th), and starting Petunia seeds indoors (from January 28th to February 11th).
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Kale seeds indoors (from February 25th to March 11th), starting Pepper seeds indoors (from February 11th to February 25th), and starting Thyme seeds indoors (from February 11th to February 25th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing California Poppy (from March 11th to March 25th), direct sowing Garden Cress (from March 11th to March 25th), and direct sowing Crimson Clover (from March 11th to March 25th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Zinnia (from April 15th to April 29th), direct sowing Runner Bean (from April 15th to April 29th), and direct sowing Gladiolus (from April 8th to April 22nd).