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Vegetable Annual Beginner Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Potatoes

Potatoes is a Annual Vegetable that thrives in USDA Zones 3–10. It requires full_sun and takes around 70–120 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 70–120 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 3–10
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Tuber
Bulb Planting

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Direct Sow
28 days before frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum45Β°F
Optimal60–70Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum40Β°F
Optimal60–75Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum45Β°F
Optimal55–65Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–² Medium
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–² Low
GDD Base Temp 40Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 1400 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth4" (in)
Plant Spacing12" (in)
Row Spacing30" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)1 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range4.80 – 6.00
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 2" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandy

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 12" (in)
Min. Volume 5 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Potatoes right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

13 βœ… Ready
34 ⚠️ Risk
3 🚫 Not yet
AK ⚠️ Jun 10, 01:00 AKDT AL ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AR πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AZ ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 MST CA ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT CO ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT CT βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT DE ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT FL πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT GA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT HI βœ… Jun 9, 23:00 HST IA πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT ID ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT IL ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT IN ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT KS ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT KY ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT LA πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MA βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MD ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ME ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MI βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MN ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MO πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MS ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MT ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NC ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ND βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NE βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NH βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NJ βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NM ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NV ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT NY ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OH ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OK πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT OR ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT PA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT RI βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SC ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SD βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TN ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TX πŸ”₯ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT UT ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT VA βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT VT βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WA ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT WI ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT WV βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WY ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Direct sow outdoors Mar 3
99 days ago
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Earliest harvest May 12 ~
29 days ago
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Latest harvest Jul 1 ~
in 21 days

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.50" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 1400 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Beans
  • Cabbage
  • Corn
  • Horseradish
  • Marigolds
  • Nasturtium

❌ Keep Away From

  • Cucumber
  • Raspberries
  • Squash
  • Sunflowers
  • Tomatoes