When to plant sweet potatoes in zone 6b
In zone 6b, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 15 and the first fall frost around Oct 20. Here is when to plant sweet potatoes.
Plant in the bedMay 6
Start pickingAug 14
Your sweet potato calendar for zone 6b
- May 6: Plant sweet potatoes in the bed
- Aug 14: Start picking sweet potatoes
Plant rooted cuttings ("slips") once the soil is warm. Loves hot summers.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per 2 × 2 ft.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 6b. 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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