When to Plant Beets in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, plant outdoors May 9 to July 8, and expect your first harvest around July 8. Zone 3 also has a fall planting window opening around June 25. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Beets planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
spring planting
Direct sow
May 9
Projected first harvest
Jul 8
fall planting
Direct sow
Jun 25
Projected first harvest
Aug 24
spring planting
fall planting
Most beets mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Beets planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 29
Projected first harvest
Jun 28
fall planting
Direct sow
Jun 30
Projected first harvest
Aug 29
spring planting
fall planting
Most beets mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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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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