When to Plant Potato in Idaho
State
Idaho
Cities Covered
264
USDA Zones
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Plant Type
Indoor Start
📅 Planting Calendar for Idaho
Based on Pocatello (Zone 6b). Dates may vary by city.
Note: Idaho spans multiple zones (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b). Select your city below for more precise dates.
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Growing Potato in Idaho
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a popular garden vegetable in Idaho. The state spans USDA Hardiness Zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, so planting dates can vary significantly depending on your location.
For most of Idaho, you should start Potato seeds indoors around Wednesday, February 18, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
For the most accurate planting dates, enter your ZIP code on our homepage or select your city from the list above.