When to plant beets in zone 5a
In zone 5a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 4 and the first fall frost around Oct 3. Here is when to plant beets.
Sow in the bedApr 13
Start pickingJun 7
Plant again for fallJul 26
Your beet calendar for zone 5a
- Apr 13: Sow beet seeds in the bed
- Jun 7: Start picking beets
- Jul 26: 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 5a. 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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