When to plant Beet in Zone 8b
In Zone 8b, Beet: direct sow outdoors around Feb 15–Mar 15; direct sow outdoors around Sep 16–Sep 30. Expect to harvest around Apr 11–May 9.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Feb 15 – Mar 15 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Harvest | Apr 11 – May 9 |
| Harvest | Nov 10 – Nov 24 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 8b averages a last spring frost around Mar 15 and a first fall frost around Nov 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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