When to Plant Sweet Potatoes in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors April 29 to August 7, and expect your first harvest around August 7. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Sweet Potatoes planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Direct sow
Apr 29
Projected first harvest
Aug 7
Most sweet potatoes mature in about 100 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Sweet Potatoes planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
Direct sow
Apr 17
Projected first harvest
Jul 26
Most sweet potatoes mature in about 100 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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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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