When to plant sweet potatoes in zone 8a
In zone 8a, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 25 and the first fall frost around Nov 10. Here is when to plant sweet potatoes.
Plant in the bedApr 15
Start pickingJul 24
Your sweet potato calendar for zone 8a
- Apr 15: Plant sweet potatoes in the bed
- Jul 24: 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 8a. 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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