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When to Plant Potatoes in Alabama

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 21 – Mar 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 24 in Mobile and as late as Mar 9 in Jacksonville.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 70–120 days

Plant seed potatoes 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked and is above 45F; light frost on emerging foliage is usually tolerated.

Potatoes Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
HuntsvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10
BirminghamFeb 21 – Mar 7
MontgomeryFeb 13 – Feb 27
MobileJan 24 – Feb 7
TuscaloosaFeb 18 – Mar 4
HooverFeb 19 – Mar 5
DothanFeb 1 – Feb 15
AuburnFeb 13 – Feb 27
DecaturFeb 26 – Mar 12
MadisonFeb 24 – Mar 10
FlorenceFeb 27 – Mar 13
Phenix CityFeb 5 – Feb 19
GadsdenFeb 19 – Mar 5
East FlorenceFeb 27 – Mar 13
PrattvilleFeb 13 – Feb 27
Vestavia HillsFeb 21 – Mar 7
AlabasterFeb 19 – Mar 5
OpelikaMar 1 – Mar 15
EnterpriseFeb 9 – Feb 23
BessemerFeb 23 – Mar 9
HomewoodFeb 21 – Mar 7
AthensFeb 20 – Mar 6
DaphneFeb 15 – Mar 1
NorthportFeb 18 – Mar 4
DixianaMar 7 – Mar 21
PelhamFeb 19 – Mar 5
PrichardJan 24 – Feb 7
AnnistonFeb 23 – Mar 9
AlbertvilleFeb 17 – Mar 3
OxfordFeb 23 – Mar 9

Showing the 30 most populous of 72 Alabama cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alabama cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant potatoes in Alabama?

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 21 – Mar 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 24 in Mobile and as late as Mar 9 in Jacksonville.

When is the last frost in Alabama?

The average last spring frost in Alabama ranges from February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do potatoes take to grow?

Potatoes typically take 70–120 days from planting to harvest. Plant seed potatoes 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked and is above 45F; light frost on emerging foliage is usually tolerated.

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