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When to Plant Potato in Chazy, New York (12921)

Location

Chazy, New York

ZIP Code

12921

USDA Zone

5a

Last Frost

Sunday, May 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, April 12, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Potato directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Solanum tuberosum
Days to Maturity 90 days
Mature Height 18-24"
Spread 12"
Type Tuber
Fruit Size Variable

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6+ hours)

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

4" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 8-21 days

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🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

TomatoCucumberSquashSunflower

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Growing Potato in Zone 5a

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Chazy, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Potato grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.