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Can You Grow Potato in Michigan?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–10b

Michigan last frost

early April

Michigan first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Potatoes in Michigan

Direct sow

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 16 – Aug 5

Dates are approximate, based on Michigan'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 Michigan

Michigan has a humid continental climate moderated by the Great Lakes. Southern Michigan is Zone 5b-6a; the Upper Peninsula is Zone 4a-5a. Known for fruit crops along Lake Michigan.