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When to Plant Sweet Potato in Travis Afb, California (94535)

Location

Travis Afb, California

ZIP Code

94535

USDA Zone

9b

Last Frost

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, February 10, 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 9b

Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a popular garden vegetable. In Travis Afb, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

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