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🥔 Growing Potato in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Potato in this zone. Last frost: May 5. First frost: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 21Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 days)

Zone4a
Last FrostMay 5
First FrostOct 1
Season Length149 days
Days to Harvest90
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Potato in Zone 4a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 21

Direct sow Potato seeds outdoors around Apr 21. Soil temperature should be at least 45°F. Space at 1/sqft (12" apart).

Harvest: Jul 20

First harvest approximately Jul 20 (~90 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

Companion Planting

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

Plan Your Potato Garden

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