Potatoes growing in Zone 13

Growing Potatoes in Zone 13

When to plant and harvest potatoes in Zone 13— based on your zone's frost dates.

ChallengingZone 13 · PotatoesUpdated July 2026

Zone 13 runs warmer than potatoes' usual range (Zones 3–10). Heat can cut the season short, so focus on the cooler shoulder months.

Potatoes planting calendar for Zone 13

These months are derived from Zone 13's frost dates — last frost around None, first frost around None.

Start indoors

Sow outdoors

January

Transplant

Harvest

April

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Potatoes care at a glance

EasyEasy to grow
Sunlight
Full sun
Water
1–2 inches per week, consistent while tubers form
Spacing
12 in apart
Days to maturity
70–120 days
Best zones
3–10

Growing potatoes in Zone 13: FAQs

Can you grow potatoes in Zone 13?

Zone 13 runs warmer than potatoes' usual range (Zones 3–10). Heat can cut the season short, so focus on the cooler shoulder months.

When should I plant potatoes in Zone 13?

In Zone 13, sow outdoors around January. Zone 13's last spring frost is typically None and its first fall frost around None, which sets the planting window.

When to harvest potatoes in Zone 13?

Expect to harvest potatoes in Zone 13 around April, depending on the season and variety.

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