When to plant Beet in Zone 7a
In Zone 7a, Beet: direct sow outdoors around Mar 10–Apr 7; direct sow outdoors around Aug 24–Sep 7. Expect to harvest around May 4–Jun 1.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 10 – Apr 7 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Aug 24 – Sep 7 |
| Harvest | May 4 – Jun 1 |
| Harvest | Oct 18 – Nov 1 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 7a averages a last spring frost around Apr 7 and a first fall frost around Nov 2. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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