Spring is potato planting time

When should I plant potatoes in the garden? 

Potatoes should be planted in early spring. Appropriate planting times are late March or early April in southern Iowa, early to mid-April in central Iowa and mid to late April in northern portions of the state.

What are some good potato varieties for Iowa?

See what our experts recommend here:  www.extension.iastate.edu/article/yard-and-garden-planting-potatoes

Gardeners with additional questions about raising potatoes can contact the horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach at hortline@iastate.edu or 515-294-3108.