When to plant Beet in Zone 1b
In Zone 1b, Beet: direct sow outdoors around May 13–Jun 10; direct sow outdoors around Jun 11–Jun 25. Expect to harvest around Jul 7–Aug 4.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 10 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jun 11 – Jun 25 |
| Harvest | Jul 7 – Aug 4 |
| Harvest | Aug 5 – Aug 19 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 1b averages a last spring frost around Jun 10 and a first fall frost around Aug 20. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 1b calendar in the tool →