When to Plant Beets in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9, 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.
Beets planting calendar for USDA Zone 9
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. Dates use USDA zone 9a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 9 means for beets
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 9 gives you roughly 275 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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