When to plant sweet potato in Ohio
Ohio spans USDA zones 6a–7a, so the right time to plant sweet potato shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 29 in Cleveland to May 29 in Warren — below are local dates for 187 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 6b | April 20 | October 24 | May 11 – May 25 |
| Cleveland | 7a | April 8 | November 12 | April 29 – May 13 |
| Cincinnati | 6b | April 16 | October 25 | May 7 – May 21 |
| Toledo | 6b | April 20 | October 27 | May 11 – May 25 |
| Akron | 6b | April 24 | October 28 | May 15 – May 29 |
| Dayton | 6b | April 18 | October 25 | May 9 – May 23 |
| Parma | 6b | April 20 | November 3 | May 11 – May 25 |
| Canton | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | May 15 – May 29 |
Sweet Potato in Ohio: FAQ
When can I plant sweet potato in Ohio?
Across Ohio, the time to transplant sweet potato spans roughly April 29 in Cleveland to May 29 in Warren, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the sweet potato planting date vary across Ohio?
Yes. Ohio publishes 187 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 Ohio?
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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