Many cuisines feature potatoes, a starchy tuber that lends itself to a host of dishes. Growing your own potatoes ensures an organic supply of these long lasting spuds. Growing potatoes in fall is often preferable in areas with hot summers, as they are a cool season crop. Wondering how late can you plant potatoes? The answer depends on your growing zone. Potato tubers develop their best at temperatures of 60-70 Fahrenheit (15-21 C.). They grow well in early spring and late fall when temperatures aren’t too hot. There are early, midseason, and late varieties. Select a late variety for optimal production in fall cropping situations. When to Plant Fall Potatoes Late potatoes work well for winter storage. The best time to plant these varieties is about 110 days before the first expected freeze, which may be as early as July in some regions. Tuber formation will slow or stop when […]
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