When to plant beets in zone 9b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 9b

Last frost ~Feb 15First frost ~Dec 10Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Feb 15 · Sow Feb 15 · First harvest Apr 11 · Wrap by May 9

Last spring frostFeb 15

Start seeds indoorsFeb 15

Direct sowFeb 15

First harvestApr 11

Last harvestMay 9

Fall succession sowOct 15

First fall frostDec 10

Why these dates work in zone 9b

Zone 9b's last spring frost averages Feb 15 and first fall frost Dec 10 — about 298 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 Oct 15 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does beets take to grow in zone 9b?

Beets matures in about 55–70 days from sowing. In zone 9b that means sowing around Feb 15 and first picking around Apr 11.

Will beets survive frost in zone 9b?

Yes — beets tolerates light frost. In zone 9b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Feb 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Dec 10).

Can I plant a second crop of beets in zone 9b?

Yes — in zone 9b there's time for a fall sowing around Oct 15 for a second harvest before frost.

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