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Can You Grow Potato in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–10b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Potatoes in Louisiana

Direct sow

Jan 30

Harvest

Apr 10 – May 30

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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 Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.