When to plant potato in zone 6a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 6a

Last frost ~Apr 30First frost ~Oct 10Today

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Sow Apr 16 · First harvest Jun 25 · Wrap by Aug 6

Last spring frostApr 30

Direct sowApr 16

First harvestJun 25

Last harvestAug 6

First fall frostOct 10

Why these dates work in zone 6a

Zone 6a's last spring frost averages Apr 30 and first fall frost Oct 10 — about 163 frost-free days. Potato tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall.

Common questions

How long does potato take to grow in zone 6a?

Potato matures in about 70–120 days from sowing. In zone 6a that means sowing around Apr 16 and first picking around Jun 25.

Will potato survive frost in zone 6a?

Yes — potato tolerates light frost. In zone 6a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 30) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 10).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full potato growing guide →