When to plant Beet in Zone 1a
In Zone 1a, Beet: direct sow outdoors around May 18–Jun 15; direct sow outdoors around Jun 6–Jun 20. Expect to harvest around Jul 12–Aug 9.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 15 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jun 20 |
| Harvest | Jul 12 – Aug 9 |
| Harvest | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 1a averages a last spring frost around Jun 15 and a first fall frost around Aug 15. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 1a calendar in the tool →