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🥔 Growing Potato in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Potato. Last frost: Mar 22. First frost: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Mar 8Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 days)

Zone8b
Last FrostMar 22
First FrostNov 10
Season Length233 days
Days to Harvest90
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Potato in Zone 8b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 8

Direct sow Potato seeds outdoors around Mar 8. Soil temperature should be at least 45°F. Space at 1/sqft (12" apart).

Harvest: Jun 6

First harvest approximately Jun 6 (~90 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Companion Planting

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

Plan Your Potato Garden

Track Potato from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

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