When to plant Beet in Zone 5a
In Zone 5a, Beet: direct sow outdoors around Apr 7–May 5; direct sow outdoors around Jul 23–Aug 6. Expect to harvest around Jun 1–Jun 29.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 5 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Harvest | Jun 1 – Jun 29 |
| Harvest | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 5a averages a last spring frost around May 5 and a first fall frost around Oct 1. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 5a calendar in the tool →