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Can You Grow Sweet Potato in New York?

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

Grows well here

Sweet potatoes grow well here — they love the warm season your zone provides.

Plant zones

5a–11b

New York last frost

early April

New York first frost

late October

Days to harvest

90–120 days

When to plant Sweet Potatoes in New York

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 30 – Jul 30

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

About Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes need a long warm season and thrive in heat — they are a subtropical crop at heart.

Plant slips (rooted cuttings) after soil warms to 18°C. They sprawl — give them space or train vertically. Cure harvested tubers at 30°C for a week to develop sweetness and improve storage.

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Gardening in New York

New York ranges from Zone 6b in New York City to Zone 4a in the Adirondacks. Western New York near Lake Erie has a unique microclimate excellent for Concord grapes.

See what grows well in New York →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Sweet Potato in New York?

Sweet potatoes grow well here — they love the warm season your zone provides.

What zone is New York?

New York spans USDA Zone 6a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Sweet Potatoes in New York?

Plant Sweet Potatoes Apr 1, harvest Jun 30 – Jul 30.