When to plant Potato in Zone 8a
In Zone 8a, Potato: direct sow outdoors around Mar 8–Apr 5. Expect to harvest around Jun 6–Jul 4.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 8 – Apr 5 |
| Harvest | Jun 6 – Jul 4 |
Tip: Plant seed potatoes around the last frost and hill soil over the stems as they grow.
Zone 8a averages a last spring frost around Mar 22 and a first fall frost around Nov 18. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 8a calendar in the tool →