When to plant Potatoes in Maine
In spring, from Mar 15 – Apr 10 in Auburn to Apr 15 – June 15 in Sanford.
In fall, from May 1 – June 15 in Bangor to June 15 – July 15 in Lewiston.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | Mar 15 – Apr 10 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Augusta | Mar 20 – May 10 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Bangor | Mar 20 – May 10 | May 1 – June 15 |
| Biddeford | Apr 1 – June 1 | May 1 – June 15 |
| Lewiston | Mar 15 – Apr 10 | June 15 – July 15 |
| Portland | Mar 20 – May 10 | May 15 – June 15 |
| Saco | Mar 20 – May 10 | May 15 – June 15 |
| Sanford | Apr 15 – June 15 | May 1 – June 15 |
| South Portland | Mar 20 – May 10 | May 15 – June 15 |
| Waterville | Mar 20 – May 10 | May 15 – June 15 |
| Westbrook | Mar 20 – May 10 | May 15 – June 15 |
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. The full USDA table for potatoes.