Frost Dates for Westmoreland, TN 37186

Last spring frost April 8 · First fall frost October 27 · 202 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b

ZIP 37186 has about 10,700 people.

Long season: 202 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 26–April 21 (26 days). Fall frost risk spans October 11–November 11 (31 days).

Frost probability for 37186

Frost10%50%90%
Spring (last frost)April 21April 8March 26
Fall (first frost)October 11October 27November 11

Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at SCOTTSVILLE (17.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.

Which crops fit a 202-day season in Westmoreland

In Westmoreland (202 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.

CropStart indoorsPlant out / sowDays you haveVerdictLast sow date
TomatoMar 4Apr 22–Apr 29160fits: 80 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 22.Jun 27
PepperFeb 25Apr 22–Apr 29160fits: 75 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 22.Jul 2
LettuceFeb 11Mar 11–Mar 18237two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 3.Sep 5
Carrots—Mar 18–Mar 25244fits: 70 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 18.Aug 25
CucumberMar 18Apr 22–Apr 29174two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13.Jul 31
Beans—Apr 15–Apr 29188two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 20.Aug 7
Peas—Feb 11–Apr 22265fits: 65 days to maturity, 265 available after Feb 11.Aug 16
ZucchiniMar 25Apr 22–Apr 29174two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 13.Aug 5
OnionJan 14Mar 11–Mar 25237fits: 100 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 11.—
Spinach—Feb 11–Apr 1279two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 17.Sep 24
KaleJan 28Mar 11–Mar 25251two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17.Sep 9
BroccoliFeb 11Mar 11–Mar 25237fits: 80 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 11.Aug 1
CabbageFeb 11Mar 11–Mar 25251fits: 70 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 11.Aug 25
Radish—Feb 11–May 6265two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 3.Sep 25
Beets—Feb 11–May 6265two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3.Aug 26
Potatoes—Mar 25–Apr 1223fits: 90 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 25.—
Garlic—Oct 27307overwinter: Plant Oct 27 to Nov 17; harvest the following summer.Nov 17
Strawberry—Mar 4–Apr 29258perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 4; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years.—
CornMar 11Apr 15–Apr 22174fits: 75 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 15.Jul 9
PumpkinMar 25Apr 22–Apr 22167fits: 100 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 22.Jun 14
CauliflowerFeb 25Apr 1–Apr 15216fits: 75 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 1.Aug 6
Swiss ChardFeb 11Mar 25–Mar 25223two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3.Aug 26
Arugula—Feb 11–May 6279two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 17.Sep 24
Brussel SproutsFeb 11Mar 11–Mar 25251fits: 100 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 11.Jul 26
Butternut SquashMar 25Apr 22–Apr 29167fits: 100 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 22.Jun 14
EggplantFeb 18Apr 22–Apr 29160fits: 70 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 22.Jul 7
OkraMar 11Apr 15–Apr 22181two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 13.Aug 5
BasilMar 4Apr 29–Apr 29167two-plantings: Plant Apr 29 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13.Jul 31
Cilantro—Mar 11–Apr 1237two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 3.Aug 31
ParsleyJan 28Apr 15–Apr 22202fits: 70 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 15.Aug 11
CeleryJan 28Apr 15–Apr 29202fits: 120 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 15.Jun 22
ScallionsJan 28Mar 11–Mar 25251two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17.Sep 4
Turnip—Mar 11–Mar 25251two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 17.Sep 14
Kohlrabi—Feb 25–Mar 11265two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17.Sep 9
Bok ChoyMar 11Apr 1–Apr 8216two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 3.Sep 5
CollardsJan 28Mar 11–Mar 25251two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17.Sep 4
CantaloupeMar 25Apr 22–Apr 29160fits: 85 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 22.Jun 22
ChivesJan 14Apr 15–Apr 22216fits: 90 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 15.—
Dill—Feb 11–May 6265two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3.Aug 26
OreganoJan 28Apr 15–Apr 22216fits: 80 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 15.—
RosemaryJan 14Apr 15–Apr 22202fits: 80 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 15.—
SageFeb 11Apr 15–Apr 22216fits: 75 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 15.—
ThymeJan 28Apr 15–Apr 22216fits: 90 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 15.—
CalendulaFeb 25Mar 25–Apr 8223two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 3.Aug 31
CosmosMar 11Apr 8–Apr 22188two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13.Jul 31
LavenderJan 14Apr 8–Apr 22223fits: 90 days to maturity, 223 available after Apr 8.—
MarigoldsFeb 25Apr 8–Apr 15188two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 13.Aug 10
MelonsMar 25Apr 22–Apr 29160fits: 85 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 22.Jun 22
Mint—Apr 8–Apr 22223fits: 90 days to maturity, 223 available after Apr 8.—
NasturtiumsMar 11Apr 8–Apr 15188two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 13.Aug 5
Pole Beans—Apr 15–Apr 29181fits: 65 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 15.Jul 26
Spaghetti SquashMar 25Apr 22–Apr 29167fits: 90 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 22.Jun 24
Sunflowers—Apr 8–Apr 22188fits: 70 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 8.Jul 21
TomatillosFeb 11Apr 15–Apr 22167fits: 75 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 15.Jul 2
WatermelonMar 25Apr 15–Apr 22167fits: 80 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 15.Jun 27
Yellow SquashMar 25Apr 22–Apr 29174two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 13.Aug 5
ZinniasMar 11Apr 8–Apr 22188two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13.Jul 31

Month by month in Westmoreland

MonthWhat to do
JanuaryStart indoors: Chives (Jan 14), Lavender (Jan 14), Onion (Jan 14), Rosemary (Jan 14), Celery (Jan 28), Collards (Jan 28), +5 more.
FebruaryStart indoors: Broccoli (Feb 11), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 11), Cabbage (Feb 11), Lettuce (Feb 11), Sage (Feb 11), Swiss Chard (Feb 11), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 11), Beets (Feb 11), Dill (Feb 11), Peas (Feb 11), Radish (Feb 11), Spinach (Feb 11), +1 more.
MarchStart indoors: Basil (Mar 4), Tomato (Mar 4), Bok Choy (Mar 11), Corn (Mar 11), Cosmos (Mar 11), Nasturtiums (Mar 11), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 11), Turnip (Mar 11), Carrots (Mar 18), Potatoes (Mar 25). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 11), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 11), Cabbage (Mar 11), Collards (Mar 11), Kale (Mar 11), Lettuce (Mar 11), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 4).
AprilDirect sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 8), Beans (Apr 15), Pole Beans (Apr 15). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Apr 1), Cauliflower (Apr 1), Cosmos (Apr 8), Lavender (Apr 8), Marigolds (Apr 8), Mint (Apr 8), +25 more. Last frost around April 8.
MayFrost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini.
JuneLast sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 14), Pumpkin (Jun 14), Cantaloupe (Jun 22), Celery (Jun 22), Melons (Jun 22), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 24), +2 more.
JulyLast sowing dates: Pepper (Jul 2), Tomatillos (Jul 2), Eggplant (Jul 7), Corn (Jul 9), Sunflowers (Jul 21), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 26), +5 more.
AugustLast sowing dates: Broccoli (Aug 1), Nasturtiums (Aug 5), Okra (Aug 5), Yellow Squash (Aug 5), Zucchini (Aug 5), Cauliflower (Aug 6), +11 more.
SeptemberLast sowing dates: Collards (Sep 4), Scallions (Sep 4), Bok Choy (Sep 5), Lettuce (Sep 5), Kale (Sep 9), Kohlrabi (Sep 9), +4 more.
OctoberDirect sow from: Garlic (Oct 27). First frost around October 27.
NovemberLast sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 17).
DecemberClean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last frost date for Westmoreland, TN (ZIP 37186)?

The median last spring frost date for Westmoreland, TN (ZIP code 37186) is around April 8. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before March 26; one in ten it runs past April 21.

What is the first fall frost date in Westmoreland, TN?

The median first fall frost date for Westmoreland, TN is around October 27. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 11 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.

How long is the growing season in Westmoreland, TN?

The frost-free growing season in Westmoreland is about 202 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Westmoreland (202 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.

What USDA hardiness zone is Westmoreland, TN?

Westmoreland, TN is in USDA hardiness zone 7b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.

When should I start tomatoes indoors in Westmoreland, TN?

Start tomatoes indoors Mar 4 and plant out Apr 22 in Westmoreland. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.

How many plantings of lettuce fit in Westmoreland?

Two: plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 3.

When do I plant garlic in Westmoreland?

Oct 27 to Nov 17; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.

Can I get two tomato crops in Westmoreland?

Yes: plant out Apr 22 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 27 for a fall crop.

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