When to Plant Sweet Potato in Marietta, North Carolina (28362)
Location
Marietta, North Carolina
ZIP Code
28362
USDA Zone
8b
Last Frost
Sunday, March 15, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Pro Tip: Sow Sweet Potato directly outdoors around your last frost date when soil starts to warm.
🌿 Plant Details
☀️ 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 8b
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a popular garden vegetable. In Marietta, North Carolina, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Sunday, March 15, 2026. Sweet Potato grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.