When to plant beets in zone 10a
In zone 10a, the last spring frost usually comes around Jan 31 and the first fall frost around Dec 20. Here is when to plant beets.
Sow in the bedJan 10
Start pickingMar 6
Plant again for fallOct 12
Your beet calendar for zone 10a
- Jan 10: Sow beet seeds in the bed
- Mar 6: Start picking beets
- Oct 12: 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 10a. 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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