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Growing Golden Beet in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Golden Beet. Last frost: Apr 15. First frost: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Mar 25Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 6x)

Zone7a
Last FrostApr 15
First FrostOct 22
Season Length190 days
Days to Harvest55
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing9/sqft (4" apart)

When to Plant Golden Beet in Zone 7a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 25

Direct sow Golden Beet seeds outdoors around Mar 25. Soil temperature should be at least 45°F. Space at 9/sqft (4" apart).

Harvest: May 19

First harvest approximately May 19 (~55 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

Fall Planting: Aug 27

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

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