- When do you plant potatoes in Victoria?
As a general rule potatoes can be planted in March through June. However in our wet climate (that has seen chilly springs) it is recommended that you wait until late April. In particular the reason is waiting until the soil is moist not wet, and the soil temperature is 6C / 43F. This can avoid fungus issues. You can choose a couple of different varieties based on the required growth time. Short growth period will give you an earlier start for the new baby potatoes. The late growers will provide potatoes in early fall. There is a potato variety that will work with both your schedule and our climate.
Sources:
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/techniques/grow-your-own-potatoes
https://www.westcoastseeds.com/blogs/wcs-academy/grow-potatoes?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=17635121910&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_cpc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw96xr_7B_gIVgQR9Ch3dXAWgEAAYASAAEgKKSPD_BwE
https://www.almanac.com/plant/potatoes
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