When to plant Potato

Potato can be planted outside when air temperature is consistently in a range between 40°F and 85°F and soil temperature is above 40°F. For best possible results aim to plant Potato when air temperature is in consistently in a range between 60°F and 70°F and soil temperature is above 45°F.

Sow Potato directly

Start Potato indoors

Potato growing facts

Plant name	Potato
Plant Family	Solanales
Approximate time requirement to grow and produce harvest	75 - 120 days
Min tolerable temperature	40°F
Max tolerable temperature	85°F
Ideal temperature range for growing	60°F to 70°F
Seed germination temperature	45°F to 55°F