When to plant beets in zone 10b
In zone 10b, the last spring frost usually comes around Jan 15 and the first fall frost around Dec 31. Here is when to plant beets.
Sow in the bedDec 25
Start pickingFeb 18
Plant again for fallOct 23
Your beet calendar for zone 10b
- Dec 25: Sow beet seeds in the bed
- Feb 18: Start picking beets
- Oct 23: Sow beet seeds again for a fall crop
The leaves are good to eat too. Thin seedlings to about 3 inches apart.
Spacing in a raised bed: 9 plants per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 10b. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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