When to plant Beet in Zone 9a
In Zone 9a, Beet: direct sow outdoors around Jan 31–Feb 28; direct sow outdoors around Sep 26–Oct 10. Expect to harvest around Mar 27–Apr 24.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Jan 31 – Feb 28 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Harvest | Mar 27 – Apr 24 |
| Harvest | Nov 20 – Dec 4 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 9a averages a last spring frost around Feb 28 and a first fall frost around Dec 5. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 9a calendar in the tool →