When to Plant Sweet Potatoes in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, plant outdoors May 13 to August 21, and expect your first harvest around August 21. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Sweet Potatoes planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Direct sow
May 13
Projected first harvest
Aug 21
Most sweet potatoes mature in about 100 days, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Sweet Potatoes planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Direct sow
May 8
Projected first harvest
Aug 16
Most sweet potatoes mature in about 100 days, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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Varieties to grow
2 varieties of sweet potatoes in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with sweet potatoes
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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