When to plant potatoes in zone 5b
In zone 5b, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 28 and the first fall frost around Oct 10. Here is when to plant potatoes.
Sow in the bedApr 14
Start pickingJul 13
Your potato calendar for zone 5b
- Apr 14: Plant seed potatoes in the bed
- Jul 13: Start picking potatoes
Plant seed potatoes 4 inches deep. Pile soil around the stems as they grow.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 5b. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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