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When to Plant Potato in Highland Springs, Virginia (23075)

Location

Highland Springs, Virginia

ZIP Code

23075

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, February 8, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, April 19, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Potato seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 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

🤝 Good Companions

BeanCornBrassicasHorseradishMarigold

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

TomatoCucumberSquashSunflower

Other Plants for Highland Springs

Growing Potato in Zone 7b

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Highland Springs, Virginia, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Potato seedlings outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.