When to Plant Beets in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors February 8 to April 9, and expect your first harvest around April 9. Zone 9 also has a fall planting window opening around September 15. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Beets planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
spring planting
Direct sow
Feb 8
Projected first harvest
Apr 9
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 15
Projected first harvest
Nov 14
spring planting
fall planting
Most beets mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Beets planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
spring planting
Direct sow
Jan 25
Projected first harvest
Mar 26
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 29
Projected first harvest
Nov 28
spring planting
fall planting
Most beets mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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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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