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🥔 Growing Potato in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Potato can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Feb 20. First frost: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Feb 6Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 days)

Zone10a
Last FrostFeb 20
First FrostDec 1
Season Length284 days
Days to Harvest90
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Potato in Zone 10a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 6

Direct sow Potato seeds outdoors around Feb 6. Soil temperature should be at least 45°F. Space at 1/sqft (12" apart).

Harvest: May 7

First harvest approximately May 7 (~90 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

Companion Planting

✅ Cabbage✅ Marigolds✅ Eggplant✅ Corn✅ Beans
❌ Tomatoes❌ Pumpkins❌ Cucumbers❌ Squash

Plan Your Potato Garden

Track Potato from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

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