When to Plant Beets in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, plant outdoors January 9 to March 10, and expect your first harvest around March 10. Zone 10 also has a fall planting window opening around October 14. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Beets planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
spring planting
Direct sow
Jan 9
Projected first harvest
Mar 10
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 14
Projected first harvest
Dec 13
spring planting
fall planting
Most beets mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Beets planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
spring planting
Direct sow
Jan 9
Projected first harvest
Mar 10
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 14
Projected first harvest
Dec 13
spring planting
fall planting
Most beets mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
Not sure whether you're in 10a or 10b? Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
Varieties to grow
5 varieties of beets in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with beets
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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