When to plant potatoes in zone 6a
In zone 6a, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 22 and the first fall frost around Oct 15. Here is when to plant potatoes.
Sow in the bedApr 8
Start pickingJul 7
Your potato calendar for zone 6a
- Apr 8: Plant seed potatoes in the bed
- Jul 7: 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 6a. 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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