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When to Plant Potato in Kiana, Alaska (99749)

Location

Kiana, Alaska

ZIP Code

99749

USDA Zone

2a

Last Frost

Monday, June 1, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, May 4, 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 2a

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Kiana, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, May 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, June 1, 2026. Potato grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.