When to plant potato in zone 8a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 8a

Last frost ~Mar 25First frost ~Nov 10Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

MARAPRMAYJUNJUL

Sow Mar 11 · First harvest May 20 · Wrap by Jul 1

Last spring frostMar 25

Direct sowMar 11

First harvestMay 20

Last harvestJul 1

First fall frostNov 10

Why these dates work in zone 8a

Zone 8a's last spring frost averages Mar 25 and first fall frost Nov 10 — about 230 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 8a?

Potato matures in about 70–120 days from sowing. In zone 8a that means sowing around Mar 11 and first picking around May 20.

Will potato survive frost in zone 8a?

Yes — potato tolerates light frost. In zone 8a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Mar 25) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 10).

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