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Margarita · Sweet Potato

Zone 5b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

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MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMay 4th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 18th
Harvest BeginsAug 16th
Harvest EndsOct 5th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 70°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.
Direct sow preferred — this crop has sensitive roots and does not transplant well. If starting indoors, use biodegradable pots and disturb roots as little as possible when moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity90
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)70
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)7
Expert Note: For ornamental and edible tubers, grow sweet potato from slips planted only after warm weather so the soil stays reliably warm.