ZonePlant
Yukon Gold potato

vegetable variety in zone 8a

Yukon Gold potato in zone 8a

Yukon Gold · Solanum tuberosum

Zone
8a 10°F to 15°F
Growing season
240 days
Days to harvest
70 to 120

The verdict

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About Yukon Gold

Buttery, smooth, slightly sweet; yellow-fleshed all-purpose potato. Mashing, roasting, frying, gratins. The home-garden standard, stores well.

Critical timing for zone 8a

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Common challenges in zone 8a

  • Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
  • Pierce's disease in grapes
  • Heat stress on cool-season crops

Modified care for zone 8a

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Yukon Gold in adjacent zones

Frequently asked questions

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Will Yukon Gold potato grow in zone 8a?

Yes. Yukon Gold is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 8a, which includes zone 8a.

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