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🥔 Growing Potato in Zone 12b

Zone 12b has a year-round growing season. Potato can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 1. First frost: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Dec 18Dec 31

Season: Jan 1 – Dec 31 (364 days)

Zone12b
Last FrostJan 1
First FrostDec 31
Season Length364 days
Days to Harvest90
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Potato in Zone 12b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Dec 18

Direct sow Potato seeds outdoors around Dec 18. Soil temperature should be at least 45°F. Space at 1/sqft (12" apart).

Harvest: Mar 18

First harvest approximately Mar 18 (~90 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

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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