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🥔 Growing Potato in Zone 6a
Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Potato. Last frost: Apr 28. First frost: Oct 8.
Planting Calendar
Apr 14Oct 8
Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 days)
Zone6a
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 6a
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
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