When to Plant Beets in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors March 11 to May 10, and expect your first harvest around May 10. Zone 8 also has a fall planting window opening around August 25. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Beets planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 11
Projected first harvest
May 10
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 25
Projected first harvest
Oct 24
spring planting
fall planting
Most beets mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Beets planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
spring planting
Direct sow
Feb 27
Projected first harvest
Apr 28
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 4
Projected first harvest
Nov 3
spring planting
fall planting
Most beets mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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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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