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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
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
❌ Tomatoes❌ Pumpkins❌ Cucumbers❌ Squash
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