Potato in Zone 4b
Solanum tuberosum
Method: Direct sow — Direct-sow outside — Potato doesn't transplant well, or doesn't need the extra time indoors.
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 1–May 8 |
| Estimated harvest | ~90 days after direct-sowing |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Bush Beans — Beans fix nitrogen that heavy-feeding potatoes use.
Where to buy potato seeds
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See it growing
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