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Can You Grow Potato in Quebec?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

Potatoes grow well here — plant after last frost and expect a harvest in 70-120 days.

Plant zones

3a–10b

Quebec last frost

early May

Quebec first frost

early October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Potatoes in Quebec

Direct sow

May 1

Harvest

Jul 10 – Aug 29

Dates are approximate, based on Quebec's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Potato

Potatoes are one of the most calorie-dense garden crops and can be grown in bags barrels or garden beds.

Plant certified seed potatoes after last frost. Hill soil up around stems as they grow to increase yield. Harvest after plants die back. Never eat green potatoes — solanine is toxic.

Full potato growing guide →

Gardening in Quebec

Quebec ranges from Zone 2 in the far north to Zone 6 near Montreal. Montreal is Zone 5b-6a with a 6-month growing season. French-Canadian gardening tradition runs deep — a wide range of vegetables and fruits succeed.