Idaho Potato Harvest 2025 Dates. Stay up to date with current news and publications related to potatoes, provided by the university of idaho. Harvest begins in early september and can run through most of october.

Potatoes — from potato production, crop and weed science, insects and nematodes to nutrition education — are a priority within the university of idaho college of agricultural and life. Ensuring a bountiful potato harvest in idaho involves proper timing, soil preparation, and tailored planting techniques for different potato varieties.