When to plant Beet in Zone 2a
In Zone 2a, Beet: direct sow outdoors around May 8–Jun 5; direct sow outdoors around Jun 16–Jun 30. Expect to harvest around Jul 2–Jul 30.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 5 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jun 16 – Jun 30 |
| Harvest | Jul 2 – Jul 30 |
| Harvest | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 2a averages a last spring frost around Jun 5 and a first fall frost around Aug 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 2a calendar in the tool →