When to Plant Beets in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5, plant outdoors April 14 to June 13, and expect your first harvest around June 13. Zone 5 also has a fall planting window opening around July 16.
Beets planting calendar for USDA Zone 5
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 14
Projected first harvest
Jun 13
fall planting
Direct sow
Jul 16
Projected first harvest
Sep 14
spring planting
fall planting
Most beets mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 5a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 5 means for beets
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 5 gives you roughly 149 frost-free days, and beets need about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety to mature.
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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