When to plant beets in zone 3a
In zone 3a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 20 and the first fall frost around Sep 10. Here is when to plant beets.
Sow in the bedApr 29
Start pickingJun 23
Plant again for fallJul 3
Your beet calendar for zone 3a
- Apr 29: Sow beet seeds in the bed
- Jun 23: Start picking beets
- Jul 3: 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 3a. 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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