Ducktown, TN frost dates
Last spring frostApr 22median date
First fall frostOct 20median date
Growing season181 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Ducktown compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Ducktown falls between April 7 and May 7, a 30-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 8 and November 2.
- The median last frost is 15 days later than the Tennessee median of Apr 7.
- Its 181-day growing season is longer than 6% of the 548 Tennessee places with a regular frost season (state median 206 days).
- The last frost is 17 days later than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 103 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Chattanooga, TN, 82 km away, the last frost here is 22 days later than there and the growing season is 39 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 7 |
| 50% (median) | April 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 8 |
| 50% (median) | October 20 |
| 90% (late) | November 2 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Ducktown, TN
Ducktown, TN frost dates — last frost Apr 22, first frost Oct 20, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Aug 4
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Aug 4
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Aug 4
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27Sow outdoors: May 13 to May 27
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Transplant outside: May 6 to May 13Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 20Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13
Transplant outside: May 6 to May 27
Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Nov 10
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Ducktown, TN
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Mar 25 – Apr 29 | Aug 25 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Broccoli | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | Jul 14 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | Jul 14 – Aug 4 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | Jul 14 – Aug 4 |
| Okra | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | May 13 – May 27 | May 13 – May 27 | — |
| Basil | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 29 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | May 6 – May 13 | Apr 29 – May 13 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | — | Apr 29 – May 13 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | — | Apr 29 – May 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 29 | Jul 28 – Aug 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 29 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 8 – May 6 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 29 – May 20 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 29 – May 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 6 – May 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 6 – Nov 10 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Murphy 4ese, NC weather station, 38 km away (elevation 1,601 ft (488 m)).
Frost dates near Ducktown
- Copperhill Apr 22 · Oct 20
- Turtletown Apr 13 · Oct 24
- Farner Apr 13 · Oct 24
- Reliance Apr 6 · Oct 30
- Cokercreek Apr 13 · Oct 24
- Benton Apr 6 · Oct 30
- Ocoee Apr 6 · Oct 30
- Delano Apr 6 · Oct 30
- Conasauga Apr 6 · Oct 30
- Etowah Apr 6 · Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Ducktown, TN?
The median last spring frost in Ducktown, TN is April 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 7, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Ducktown, TN?
The median first fall frost is October 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 8.
How long is the growing season in Ducktown, TN?
About 181 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Ducktown, TN?
Ducktown, TN is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.