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๐ŸŸฃ Growing Beet in Zone 11a

Zone 11a has a year-round growing season. Beet can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 28. First frost: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Jan 7Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 โ€“ Dec 22 (328 days) ยท Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 13x)

Zone11a
Last FrostJan 28
First FrostDec 22
Season Length328 days
Days to Harvest55
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing9/sqft (4" apart)

When to Plant Beet in Zone 11a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Jan 7

Direct sow Beet seeds outdoors around Jan 7. Soil temperature should be at least 45ยฐF. Space at 9/sqft (4" apart).

Harvest: Mar 3

First harvest approximately Mar 3 (~55 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

Fall Planting: Oct 27

For a fall harvest, plant Beet around Oct 27 (8 weeks before first frost).

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