When to Plant Potatoes in Kansas
Kansas spans USDA hardiness 6a to 7a (zones 6a to 7a on this page). Plant potatoes by your local frost date, not the calendar — pick your zone below for exact start-indoors, transplant, and harvest dates.
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Potatoes planting calendar for Kansas, Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
Direct sow
Apr 11
Projected first harvest
Jul 10
Most potatoes mature in about 70 to 110 days depending on the variety. Full zone 6 guide (both 6a and 6b) →
Potatoes planting calendar for Kansas, Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
Direct sow
Apr 6
Projected first harvest
Jul 5
Most potatoes mature in about 70 to 110 days depending on the variety. Full zone 6 guide (both 6a and 6b) →
Potatoes planting calendar for Kansas, Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Direct sow
Apr 1
Projected first harvest
Jun 30
Most potatoes mature in about 70 to 110 days depending on the variety. Full zone 7 guide (both 7a and 7b) →
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Varieties to grow
10 varieties of potatoes in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with potatoes
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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