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Fall Potato Planting in Georgia: Not Recommended

Fall potatoes in Georgia sprout fast in warm soil, attracting every pest. Winter wetness causes rot. You'll harvest only a week earlier than spring planting.

Plant in February instead. See xrl.us/potatoes for Georgia-specific growing guides.

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