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Vegetable Perennial Beginner Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes is a Perennial Vegetable that thrives in USDA Zones 3–12. It requires full_sun and takes around 90–120 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 90–120 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 3–12
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Tuber
Transplant

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Start Indoors
8 weeks
before last frost
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Transplant
+21 days after frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum65Β°F
Optimal75–85Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum60Β°F
Optimal75–95Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum70Β°F
Optimal80–90Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–² Low
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
GDD Base Temp 50Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 1200 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth4" (in)
Plant Spacing12" (in)
Row Spacing36" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)1 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range5.50 – 6.50
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 1.5" 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 15 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

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

15 βœ… Ready
28 ⚠️ Risk
7 🚫 Not yet
AK ❌ Aug 25, 10:00 AKDT AL βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT AR βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT AZ βœ… Aug 25, 11:00 MST CA βœ… Aug 25, 11:00 PDT CO ⏳ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT CT ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT DE ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT FL βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT GA βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT HI ⚠️ Aug 25, 08:00 HST IA ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT ID ⏳ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT IL ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT IN ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT KS βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT KY ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT LA βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MA ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MD ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT ME ⏳ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MI ⏳ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MN ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MO βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MS βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MT ⏳ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT NC βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT ND ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT NE ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT NH ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT NJ ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT NM βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT NV ⚠️ Aug 25, 11:00 PDT NY ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT OH ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT OK ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT OR ⚠️ Aug 25, 11:00 PDT PA ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT RI ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT SC βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT SD βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT TN βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT TX ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT UT ⚠️ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT VA ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT VT ⏳ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT WA ⚠️ Aug 25, 11:00 PDT WI ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT WV ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT WY ⚠️ Aug 25, 12:00 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 πŸ₯Ά Soil not yet warm enough
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Start seeds indoors Feb 3
203 days ago
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Apr 21
126 days ago
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Earliest harvest Jul 20 ~
36 days ago
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Latest harvest Aug 19 ~
6 days ago

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.25" / 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· 1200 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Alyssum
  • Bush beans
  • Dill
  • Nasturtium
  • Oregano
  • Thyme

❌ Keep Away From

  • Pumpkins
  • Squash
  • Sunflowers