When to plant potatoes in zone 4b
In zone 4b, the last spring frost usually comes around May 8 and the first fall frost around Sep 28. Here is when to plant potatoes.
Sow in the bedApr 24
Start pickingJul 23
Your potato calendar for zone 4b
- Apr 24: Plant seed potatoes in the bed
- Jul 23: Start picking potatoes
Plant seed potatoes 4 inches deep. Pile soil around the stems as they grow.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 4b. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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