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Can You Grow Potato in Kentucky?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–10b

Kentucky last frost

mid-March

Kentucky first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Potatoes in Kentucky

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

May 24 – Jul 13

Dates are approximate, based on Kentucky'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 Kentucky

Kentucky has a humid continental climate transitioning to subtropical in the south. Long warm summers support tomatoes, peppers, and most common vegetables. Tobacco country.