When to plant beets in zone 7a
In zone 7a, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 8 and the first fall frost around Oct 27. Here is when to plant beets.
Sow in the bedMar 18
Start pickingMay 12
Plant again for fallAug 19
Your beet calendar for zone 7a
- Mar 18: Sow beet seeds in the bed
- May 12: Start picking beets
- Aug 19: 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 7a. 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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