When to plant Beet in Zone 8a
In Zone 8a, Beet: direct sow outdoors around Feb 22–Mar 22; direct sow outdoors around Sep 9–Sep 23. Expect to harvest around Apr 18–May 16.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Feb 22 – Mar 22 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Harvest | Apr 18 – May 16 |
| Harvest | Nov 3 – Nov 17 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 8a averages a last spring frost around Mar 22 and a first fall frost around Nov 18. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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