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🥔 Growing Potato in Zone 5b

Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Potato in this zone. Last frost: Apr 28. First frost: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 14Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 days)

Zone5b
Last FrostApr 28
First FrostOct 8
Season Length163 days
Days to Harvest90
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Potato in Zone 5b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 14

Direct sow Potato seeds outdoors around Apr 14. Soil temperature should be at least 45°F. Space at 1/sqft (12" apart).

Harvest: Jul 13

First harvest approximately Jul 13 (~90 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Companion Planting

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

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