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When to plant potatoes: a step-by-step guide

When to plant potatoes: a step-by-step guide

by Kat | Jul 18, 2026 | Grow, Spring—Kōanga, Summer—Raumati, Top posts

Potato planting begins for most of New Zealand in September. Learn when’s best for your garden, and tips to get the best out of your plants.

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Kat is a gardener and purrveyor of Kat's Nip. Most Sundays she writes about her life on her lifestyle block in Te Hiku (Far North), New Zealand.

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