- Ohio is a large state with a varied climate, so planting times for red potatoes depend on what part of the state you live in. Some areas can see frost in late May, while others have frost no later than April. Potatoes are not as tender as squash and other crops, but they are not immune to a hard freeze either.
- In general, you can start planting red potatoes about two weeks before the last frost in your part of the state. A complete guide to frost dates in Ohio is available from Ohio State University (see resources). This is more of a guideline than a firm rule; wait until the soil is thawed and dry enough to work with. Potato planting in Ohio lasts from late March to mid-May.
- Many varieties of potato can thrive in Ohio. Among the more commonly-grown red varieties are Norland and Pontiac.
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