When to plant Potato in Zone 5a
In Zone 5a, Potato: direct sow outdoors around Apr 21–May 19. Expect to harvest around Jul 20–Aug 17.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 19 |
| Harvest | Jul 20 – Aug 17 |
Tip: Plant seed potatoes around the last frost and hill soil over the stems as they grow.
Zone 5a averages a last spring frost around May 5 and a first fall frost around Oct 1. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 5a calendar in the tool →