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🥔 Growing Potato in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Potato. Last frost: Apr 15. First frost: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 1Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 days)

Zone6b
Last FrostApr 15
First FrostOct 22
Season Length190 days
Days to Harvest90
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Potato in Zone 6b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 1

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

Harvest: Jun 30

First harvest approximately Jun 30 (~90 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

Companion Planting

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

Plan Your Potato Garden

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