When to plant Beet in Zone 5b
In Zone 5b, Beet: direct sow outdoors around Apr 2–Apr 30; direct sow outdoors around Jul 27–Aug 10. Expect to harvest around May 27–Jun 24.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Apr 30 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Harvest | May 27 – Jun 24 |
| Harvest | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 5b averages a last spring frost around Apr 30 and a first fall frost around Oct 5. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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