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🥔 Growing Potato in Zone 8a
Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Potato. Last frost: Apr 5. First frost: Oct 28.
Planting Calendar
Mar 22Oct 28
Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 days)
Zone8a
Last FrostApr 5
First FrostOct 28
Season Length206 days
Days to Harvest90
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)
When to Plant Potato in Zone 8a
Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 22
Direct sow Potato seeds outdoors around Mar 22. Soil temperature should be at least 45°F. Space at 1/sqft (12" apart).
Harvest: Jun 20
First harvest approximately Jun 20 (~90 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).
Companion Planting
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