When to plant Beet in Zone 10a
In Zone 10a, Beet: direct sow outdoors around Jan 3–Jan 31; direct sow outdoors around Oct 19–Nov 2. Expect to harvest around Feb 27–Mar 27.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Jan 3 – Jan 31 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Harvest | Feb 27 – Mar 27 |
| Harvest | Dec 13 – Dec 27 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 10a averages a last spring frost around Jan 31 and a first fall frost around Dec 28. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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