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When to Plant Sweet Potato in New York City, New York (10003)

Location

New York City, New York

ZIP Code

10003

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, April 5, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Sweet Potato directly outdoors around your last frost date when soil starts to warm.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Ipomoea batatas
Days to Maturity 100 days
Mature Height 12-18"
Spread 36"
Type Vine
Fruit Size Medium-Large (6-12 oz per root)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (8+ hours)

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Water

Moderate (reduce as harvest approaches)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

4" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days

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Growing Sweet Potato in Zone 7b

Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a popular garden vegetable. In New York City, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Sweet Potato grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.