When to plant Beet in Zone 6b
In Zone 6b, Beet: direct sow outdoors around Mar 18–Apr 15; direct sow outdoors around Aug 16–Aug 30. Expect to harvest around May 12–Jun 9.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Apr 15 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Harvest | May 12 – Jun 9 |
| Harvest | Oct 10 – Oct 24 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 6b averages a last spring frost around Apr 15 and a first fall frost around Oct 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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