When to plant Beet in Zone 4a
In Zone 4a, Beet: direct sow outdoors around Apr 17–May 15; direct sow outdoors around Jul 10–Jul 24. Expect to harvest around Jun 11–Jul 9.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 15 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jul 10 – Jul 24 |
| Harvest | Jun 11 – Jul 9 |
| Harvest | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 4a averages a last spring frost around May 15 and a first fall frost around Sep 18. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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