When to plant beets in zone 6a
In zone 6a, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 22 and the first fall frost around Oct 15. Here is when to plant beets.
Sow in the bedApr 1
Start pickingMay 26
Plant again for fallAug 7
Your beet calendar for zone 6a
- Apr 1: Sow beet seeds in the bed
- May 26: Start picking beets
- Aug 7: 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 6a. 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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