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When to plant sweet potato in Georgia

Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant sweet potato shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 1 in Brunswick to May 2 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Atlantathe sweet potato transplant out window (April 14–April 28) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Atlanta8aMarch 24November 8April 14 – April 28
Columbus8bMarch 21November 11April 11 – April 25
Augusta-Richmond County8bMarch 23November 9April 13 – April 27
Macon-Bibb County8bMarch 21November 10April 11 – April 25
Savannah9aMarch 2November 30March 23 – April 6
Athens-Clarke County8bMarch 23November 10April 13 – April 27
South Fulton8aMarch 15November 20April 5 – April 19
Sandy Springs8aMarch 25November 9April 15 – April 29

Sweet Potato in Georgia: FAQ

When can I plant sweet potato in Georgia?

Across Georgia, the time to transplant sweet potato spans roughly March 1 in Brunswick to May 2 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the sweet potato planting date vary across Georgia?

Yes. Georgia publishes 112 cities with their own frost dates, so the right sweet potato planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

How long does sweet potato take to grow in Georgia?

Sweet Potato takes about 90–120 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.

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