When to Plant Beets in Zone 4
In USDA zone 4a, plant outdoors April 24 to June 23, and expect your first harvest around June 23. Zone 4 also has a fall planting window opening around July 5. (4a shown here — see 4a and 4b dates separately below.)
Beets planting calendar for USDA Zone 4a
Average last spring frost
May 15
Average first fall frost
September 20
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 24
Projected first harvest
Jun 23
fall planting
Direct sow
Jul 5
Projected first harvest
Sep 3
spring planting
fall planting
Most beets mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 128 frost-free days in zone 4a.
Beets planting calendar for USDA Zone 4b
Average last spring frost
May 10
Average first fall frost
September 25
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 19
Projected first harvest
Jun 18
fall planting
Direct sow
Jul 10
Projected first harvest
Sep 8
spring planting
fall planting
Most beets mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 138 frost-free days in zone 4b.
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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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