When should I plant Rode Biet in Zone 6a?

Direct sow Rode Biet outdoors around Apr 7. Expect first harvest around Jun 1.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Yes. Rode Biet needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Rode Biet. Laatste vorst: Apr 28. Eerste vorst: Oct 8.

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 7Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dagen) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

Zone6a

Laatste vorstApr 28

Eerste vorstOct 8

Seizoen163 dagen

Oogst55 dagen

ZonVolle Zon

Direct sow Rode Biet seeds outdoors around Apr 7. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm afstand).

First harvest approximately Jun 1 (~55 dagen from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

For a fall harvest, plant Rode Biet around Aug 13 (8 weeks before first frost).

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