We've had a heck of a summer here in Albuquerque with temperatures in the high 90s and some hundreds with no rain for weeks. Anyway, I have never planted potatoes let alone tried to do this in the fall. If I want to try planting a potato in a container in my back yard which is full sun all day, when would I do this and still have time before a freeze? Mid-August?

I have the same question for snow peas, although those I would be planting from seed in the ground. I would be most grateful for help from you experienced gardeners who have tried these crops, not in the Spring but in the Fall. Thanks.