When to plant sweet potatoes in zone 3

Sweet Potatoes in USDA zone 3

Average zone 3 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ May 20, first fall frost ≈ Sep 15 (118 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.

Note: with roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3, choose fast-maturing varieties or start indoors.

Plant slips 3-4 weeks after the last frost in warm soil.

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