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When to Plant Pansy in Bean Station, Tennessee (37708)

Location

Bean Station, Tennessee

ZIP Code

37708

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Based on last frost Sunday, April 5, 2026 · Zone 7b

Pro tip: Start Pansy seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Viola x wittrockiana
Days to Maturity 50 days
Mature Height 6-10"
Spread 9"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

8" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days

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Full Companion Planting Guide for Pansy

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🛠️ Supplies You'll Need

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate
⚠️ Many varieties are F1 hybrid — look for OP/heirloom types

When to Harvest Seed

Allow seed pods to form after petals drop. Harvest when pods turn tan and before they burst open.

Processing

Collect pods carefully, place in a bag to catch seeds as they eject, dry 1 week.

Seed Viability

Up to 2 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Most garden pansies are F1 hybrids and won't grow true. Viola cornuta and V. tricolor are good OP alternatives.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 72 plants of Pansy. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Pansy in Bean Station, Tennessee? +

In Bean Station (Zone 7b), start Pansy seeds indoors around Sunday, February 8, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Bean Station, Tennessee? +

The average last spring frost date for Bean Station, Tennessee (ZIP 37708) is around Sunday, April 5, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 7b.

How long does Pansy take to grow? +

Pansy typically matures in about 50 days from transplanting. In Bean Station, that means you can expect harvest around Sunday, April 19, 2026 plus 50 days.

Should I start Pansy indoors or direct sow in Tennessee? +

Pansy should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Bean Station, that means starting around Sunday, February 8, 2026.

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Growing Pansy in Zone 7b

Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bean Station, Tennessee, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Pansy seedlings outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.