When to plant Beet in Zone 3a
In Zone 3a, Beet: direct sow outdoors around Apr 27–May 25; direct sow outdoors around Jun 30–Jul 14. Expect to harvest around Jun 21–Jul 19.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 25 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jun 30 – Jul 14 |
| Harvest | Jun 21 – Jul 19 |
| Harvest | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 3a averages a last spring frost around May 25 and a first fall frost around Sep 8. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 3a calendar in the tool →