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🍠 Growing Søtpotet in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Søtpotet early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Siste frost: May 22. Første frost: Sep 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Mar 27Sep 12

Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 dager)

Sone3a
Siste frostMay 22
Første frostSep 12
Sesong113 dager
Høst100 dager
SolFull Sol

When to Plant Søtpotet in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 27

Start Søtpotet seeds indoors around Mar 27 (8 uker før siste frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 14-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 12

Transplant Søtpotet seedlings outdoors after Jun 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm avstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Sep 10

First harvest approximately Sep 10 (~90 dager from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).

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