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🥔 Growing Potato in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Potato. Last frost: Mar 10. First frost: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Feb 24Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 days)

Zone9b
Last FrostMar 10
First FrostNov 15
Season Length250 days
Days to Harvest90
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Potato in Zone 9b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 24

Direct sow Potato seeds outdoors around Feb 24. Soil temperature should be at least 45°F. Space at 1/sqft (12" apart).

Harvest: May 25

First harvest approximately May 25 (~90 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

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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