Tennessee · South
East Chattanooga, TN
Zone-aware planting reference for East Chattanooga. Population 154,024; USDA hardiness zone 8a; nearest curated zip code 37406.
- USDA zone
- 8a
- Population
- 154,024
- Last spring frost
- 03/24
- First fall frost
- 11/09
- Growing season
- 230 days
- Nearest zip
- 37406
Local timing baseline
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Crops suited to East Chattanooga
Crops whose USDA zone range includes zone 8a. 80 crops match.
Tree fruit
14 crops
Berries
10 crops
zone 8a Aronia (Black Chokeberry)
Aronia melanocarpa
zones 3a–8a
zone 8a Black Raspberry
Rubus occidentalis
zones 4a–8a
zone 8a Blackberry
Rubus subgenus Rubus
zones 5a–9a
zone 8a Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
zones 3b–9a
zone 8a Everbearing Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassa
zones 3b–9a
zone 8a Goji Berry
Lycium barbarum
zones 3b–10a
Nuts
6 crops
Vegetables
40 crops
zone 8a Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
zones 3b–9a
zone 8a Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
zones 3b–8b
zone 8a Beet
Beta vulgaris
zones 3a–9a
zone 8a Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
zones 3a–9a
zone 8a Brussels Sprouts
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
zones 3b–8a
zone 8a Bush Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
zones 3b–9a
Herbs
10 crops
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Frequently asked questions
- What USDA zone is East Chattanooga, TN?
East Chattanooga sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a, based on the nearest zip code (37406).
- When are the average last and first frost dates in East Chattanooga?
Based on the nearest weather station, East Chattanooga averages a last spring frost around 03/24 and a first fall frost around 11/09, for a growing season of about 230 days.
- What crops grow well in East Chattanooga?
80 crops in the ZonePlant database have a recommended USDA zone range that includes zone 8a. Tree fruit, berries, and most common vegetables are well-suited; check each crop page for variety-level guidance.
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