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Can You Grow Potato in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–10b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Potatoes in Alabama

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 26 – Jun 15

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama'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.

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Gardening in Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.