When to plant Beet in Zone 6a
In Zone 6a, Beet: direct sow outdoors around Mar 24–Apr 21; direct sow outdoors around Aug 8–Aug 22. Expect to harvest around May 18–Jun 15.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 21 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Harvest | May 18 – Jun 15 |
| Harvest | Oct 2 – Oct 16 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 6a averages a last spring frost around Apr 21 and a first fall frost around Oct 17. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 6a calendar in the tool →