When to Plant Beets in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, plant outdoors March 25 to May 24, and expect your first harvest around May 24. Zone 7 also has a fall planting window opening around August 4. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Beets planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 25
Projected first harvest
May 24
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 4
Projected first harvest
Oct 3
spring planting
fall planting
Most beets mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Beets planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 20
Projected first harvest
May 19
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 14
Projected first harvest
Oct 13
spring planting
fall planting
Most beets mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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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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