Growing Potato

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(Best months for growing Potato in USA - Zone 5a regions)

Plant tuber. Best planted at soil temperatures between 50°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 12 - 16 inches apart
Harvest in 15-20 weeks. Dig carefully, avoid damaging the potatoes.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Peas, Beans, Brassicas, Sweetcorn, Broad Beans, Nasturtiums, Marigolds
Avoid growing close to: Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sunflowers, Tomatoes, Rosemary

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18 Jul 18, Deb Smith (USA - Zone 7b climate): Can we grow tomatoes in early August in Zone 7 to harvest by Thanksgiving?
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23 Jun 18, JAI (USA - Zone 7b climate): Can I have a 2nd planting of seed potatoes in very late/early July in containers?
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04 Mar 18, Daniel Etheridge (USA - Zone 8b climate): when is the Correct time to plant Sweet Potatoes in (zone 8b) ?. apple California 92308
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14 Jul 16, Selma (USA - Zone 10b climate): Is it to late In the season to start potatoes in zone 10b?
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28 Jan 16, Mary (USA - Zone 10a climate): I am trying to find a white potato to purchase now. Planting season for potatoes is growing short. Do you sell Zone 10a seed potatoes I may purchase now.
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17 Jul 16, Linda (USA - Zone 7a climate): You can just buy organic potatoes at the grocery store. I've done that many times with good results.
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25 Jan 13, Donna (USA - Zone 8a climate): Can sweet potatoes grow successfully in my area?
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They also taste amazing with parsley garlic and butter.

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