When to plant Beet in Zone 13a
In Zone 13a, Beet: direct sow outdoors around Dec 4–Jan 1; direct sow outdoors around Oct 22–Nov 5. Expect to harvest around Jan 28–Feb 25.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Dec 4 – Jan 1 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Oct 22 – Nov 5 |
| Harvest | Jan 28 – Feb 25 |
| Harvest | Dec 16 – Dec 30 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 13a averages a last spring frost around Jan 1 and a first fall frost around Dec 31. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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