When to plant sweet potatoes in Connecticut

Plant out in Bridgeport

Apr 26–May 10

Across Connecticut the window opens between April 26 and May 29. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Plant out 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Set out slips when the soil is warm, around 65°F. They need a long, hot season.

Sweet potatoes planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

BridgeportApr 26–May 10

StamfordMay 8–May 22

New HavenMay 8–May 22

HartfordMay 8–May 22

WaterburyMay 17–May 31

NorwalkMay 8–May 22

DanburyMay 22–Jun 5

New BritainMay 8–May 22

West HartfordMay 8–May 22

BristolMay 16–May 30

MeridenMay 17–May 31

West HavenMay 8–May 22

MilfordApr 26–May 10

East HartfordMay 8–May 22

MiddletownMay 17–May 31

SheltonMay 16–May 30

NorwichMay 5–May 19

ManchesterMay 8–May 22

TorringtonMay 29–Jun 12

NaugatuckMay 9–May 23

NewingtonMay 8–May 22

New LondonMay 7–May 21

East HavenMay 8–May 22

WethersfieldMay 8–May 22

North HavenMay 9–May 23

When should I plant sweet potatoes in Connecticut?

In Bridgeport, plant out from April 26 to May 10. Across Connecticut the window opens between April 26 and May 29, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Plant out 3–5 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.