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When to Plant Potato in Zone 12A

USDA Zone

12A

Cities Covered

25

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 12A

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, December 4, 2026

Pro Tip: Potato can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Solanum tuberosum
Days to Maturity 90 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6+ hours)
Plant Spacing 12" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Potato

Good Companions

BeanCornBrassicasHorseradishMarigold

Avoid Planting Near

TomatoCucumberSquashSunflower
See the full companion planting guide for Potato →

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Growing Potato in USDA Zone 12A

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 12A. This zone includes cities like Aiea, Anahola, Haiku and 22 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 12A is around Friday, January 1, 2027. Potato can be directly sown outdoors around Friday, December 4, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Potato approximately 90 days after planting.