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When to Plant Potato in Lake, Mississippi (39092)

Location

Lake, Mississippi

ZIP Code

39092

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Monday, March 15, 2027

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Monday, January 18, 2027
Transplant Outdoors Monday, March 29, 2027

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 Lake

Growing Potato in Zone 8b

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Lake, Mississippi, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should start seeds indoors around Monday, January 18, 2027.

Your average last frost date is Monday, March 15, 2027. Plan to transplant your Potato seedlings outdoors around Monday, March 29, 2027, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.