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When to Plant Potato in La Belle, Pennsylvania (15450)

Location

La Belle, Pennsylvania

ZIP Code

15450

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, March 18, 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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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

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🤝 Good Companions

BeanCornBrassicasHorseradishMarigold

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

TomatoCucumberSquashSunflower

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Growing Potato in Zone 6b

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a popular garden vegetable. In La Belle, Pennsylvania, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Potato grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.