Potatoes Planting Dates in Central and higher-elevation Eastern Oregon

Usual potatoes planting periods in Central and higher-elevation Eastern Oregon, shown as ranges with their source. Use them to frame a plan, then adjust for your own frost dates and soil temperature.

Potatoes dates in Central and higher-elevation Eastern Oregon
Activity	Window	Source	Last verified
Planting	May (direct seed)	source	2026-11-11

Potatoes calendar for Central and higher-elevation Eastern Oregon
Item	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Planting					Planting window in May

What these dates mean in Central and higher-elevation Eastern Oregon

Planting usually runs about 31 days, from May 1 to May 31.

That start date is about 15 days later than the middle of the 4 places in this data set that report potatoes planting dates (Apr 16).

Frost-date caveat: these are published ranges for Central and higher-elevation Eastern Oregon. A northern or high-elevation site will run later than a southern or low one, and a cold wet spring can push planting past the window. Monthly advice is not applicable to all areas of Oregon; frost dates and local conditions vary. Check your last spring frost and soil temperature, and confirm with your county extension office.

Potatoes dates in other places

Other crops in Central and higher-elevation Eastern Oregon

Last reviewed: November 2026. Source: OSU Extension may (direct seed) garden calendar.