How to grow beets in a raised bed
The leaves are good to eat too. Thin seedlings to about 3 inches apart.
Spacing9 plants per square foot
How to startSow seeds right in the bed
When to plantAbout 3 weeks before your last spring frost
Time to harvestAbout 55 days
Grows toAbout 10 in tall
When to plant beets in your zone
Dates are based on the average frost dates for each zone. Don't know your zone? Enter your ZIP code in the planner.
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Plant in the bed | Plant again for fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3a | — | Apr 29 | Jul 3 |
| Zone 3b | — | Apr 24 | Jul 8 |
| Zone 4a | — | Apr 21 | Jul 14 |
| Zone 4b | — | Apr 17 | Jul 21 |
| Zone 5a | — | Apr 13 | Jul 26 |
| Zone 5b | — | Apr 7 | Aug 2 |
| Zone 6a | — | Apr 1 | Aug 7 |
| Zone 6b | — | Mar 25 | Aug 12 |
| Zone 7a | — | Mar 18 | Aug 19 |
| Zone 7b | — | Mar 11 | Aug 26 |
| Zone 8a | — | Mar 4 | Sep 2 |
| Zone 8b | — | Feb 22 | Sep 10 |
| Zone 9a | — | Feb 8 | Sep 23 |
| Zone 9b | — | Jan 25 | Oct 2 |
| Zone 10a | — | Jan 10 | Oct 12 |
| Zone 10b | — | Dec 25 | Oct 23 |
Tips for raised beds
- In square-foot gardening, plant 9 plants in each 1 × 1 ft square.
- It stays fairly short, so it can go near the south (sunny) edge of the bed.
- Most vegetables and fruit need at least 6 hours of direct sun a day.
Where to buy beet seeds
Burpee · True Leaf Market · Botanical Interests
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