When to plant Potato in Zone 2a
In Zone 2a, Potato: direct sow outdoors around May 22–Jun 19. Expect to harvest around Aug 20–Sep 17.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 19 |
| Harvest | Aug 20 – Sep 17 |
Tip: Plant seed potatoes around the last frost and hill soil over the stems as they grow.
Zone 2a averages a last spring frost around Jun 5 and a first fall frost around Aug 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 2a calendar in the tool →