What is the best time to plant potatoes in our raised garden beds?
Question:
What is the best time to plant potatoes in our raised garden beds?
Answer:
Jonathan Foster, Special Project Assistant
For reference, I include the UMaine Extension Planting Chart and Schedule, but as you’ll see you are already in the planting window for potatoes (5/1 -6/1 in central Maine, 10-14 days earlier for coastal areas). Now you’re ready for UMaine Extension Bulletin #2077, Growing Potatoes in the Home Garden! Unsurprisingly, as potatoes are one of our primary agricultural products and a state cultural legacy, UMaine conducts a great deal of research on the crop–if you are interested in further study, you can find many of our resources on the UMaine Potato Page.