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What to Plant in October in Tennessee

Here's what you can plant in Tennessee during October. Since Tennessee spans multiple USDA zones, planting dates vary by location. Find your zone below.

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Zone 7a

View full Zone 7a planting guide for October

Harvest

Zone 7b

View full Zone 7b planting guide for October

Harvest

Zone 8a

View full Zone 8a planting guide for October

Harvest

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Last updated: May 2026.

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