When should I plant Golden Beet in Zone 9a?

Direct sow Golden Beet outdoors around Feb 27. Expect first harvest around Apr 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Golden Beet in Zone 9a?

Yes. Golden Beet needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

Growing Golden Beet in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Golden Beet. Darrera gelada: Mar 20. Primera gelada: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 27Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dies) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Zona9a

Darrera geladaMar 20

Primera geladaNov 12

Temporada237 dies

Collita55 dies

SolSol Ple

When to Plant Golden Beet in Zone 9a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 27

Direct sow Golden Beet seeds outdoors around Feb 27. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm espaiat).

Harvest: Apr 23

First harvest approximately Apr 23 (~55 dies from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Sep 17

For a fall harvest, plant Golden Beet around Sep 17 (8 weeks before first frost).

Golden Beet in Other Zones

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