When to plant beets in zone 6b
In zone 6b, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 15 and the first fall frost around Oct 20. Here is when to plant beets.
Sow in the bedMar 25
Start pickingMay 19
Plant again for fallAug 12
Your beet calendar for zone 6b
- Mar 25: Sow beet seeds in the bed
- May 19: Start picking beets
- Aug 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 6b. 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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