When to plant beets in zone 4b
In zone 4b, the last spring frost usually comes around May 8 and the first fall frost around Sep 28. Here is when to plant beets.
Sow in the bedApr 17
Start pickingJun 11
Plant again for fallJul 21
Your beet calendar for zone 4b
- Apr 17: Sow beet seeds in the bed
- Jun 11: Start picking beets
- Jul 21: 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 4b. 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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