When to plant beets in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Apr 15 · Sow Apr 15 · First harvest Jun 9 · Wrap by Jul 7

Last spring frostApr 15

Start seeds indoorsApr 15

Direct sowApr 15

First harvestJun 9

Last harvestJul 7

Fall succession sowAug 30

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 frost-free days. Beets tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. Starting seeds indoors 0 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Aug 30 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does beets take to grow in zone 7a?

Beets matures in about 55–70 days from sowing. In zone 7a that means sowing around Apr 15 and first picking around Jun 9.

Will beets survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — beets tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

Can I plant a second crop of beets in zone 7a?

Yes — in zone 7a there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 30 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full beets growing guide →