Planting guide · zone 7b
When to plant beets in zone 7b
In zone 7b, the average last spring frost is Apr 5 and the first fall frost is Nov 5. Here is beets's whole year, counted from those dates.
Mar 8Direct sowSpring
Mar 29Succession sowing 2Spring
Aug 27Direct sowFall
Sep 10Succession sowing 2Fall
Sep 24Succession sowing 3Fall
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Soil & site
Loose, well-drained soil, pH 6.0–7.0. Avoid fresh manure and remove rocks — obstructions fork the roots.
Seedling care
Each beet “seed” is a cluster of 2–4 seeds. Thin to the strongest per spot by snipping (not pulling) at 2 in tall.
Growing notes
Keep evenly moist for smooth roots. Row spacing 12 in. Light frost sweetens them noticeably.
Harvest
Pull at 1½–3 in diameter for the best texture. Greens are excellent eating from thinnings onward.