How to Grow Potatoes
veg · half-hardy · ~90 days to harvest
Planting time for potatoes depends on your frost dates. Sow directly in the garden a few weeks before your last frost. Pick your zone below for exact dates.
When to plant potatoes by zone
Zone 3a
Zone 3b
Zone 4a
Zone 4b
Zone 5a
Zone 5b
Zone 6a
Zone 6b
Zone 7a
Zone 7b
Zone 8a
Zone 8b
Zone 9a
Zone 9b
Zone 10a
Zone 10b
Zone 11a
Zone 11b
Zone 12a
Zone 12b
Zone 13a
Zone 13b
Frequently asked questions
How long does potatoes take to grow?
About 90 days from transplant/sow to harvest.
Is potatoes frost-hardy?
Potatoes is a half-hardy crop. It handles light frost but not a hard freeze.