When to plant Beet in Zone 9b
In Zone 9b, Beet: direct sow outdoors around Jan 18–Feb 15; direct sow outdoors around Oct 6–Oct 20. Expect to harvest around Mar 14–Apr 11.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Jan 18 – Feb 15 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Oct 6 – Oct 20 |
| Harvest | Mar 14 – Apr 11 |
| Harvest | Nov 30 – Dec 14 |
Tip: Each seed cluster sends up several plants — thin early so roots have room to size up.
Zone 9b averages a last spring frost around Feb 15 and a first fall frost around Dec 15. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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