Growing Golden Beet in Zone 8b
Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Golden Beet. Last frost: Mar 22. First frost: Nov 10.
Planting Calendar
Mar 1Nov 10
Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)
Zone8b
Last FrostMar 22
First FrostNov 10
Season Length233 days
Days to Harvest55
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing9/sqft (4" apart)
When to Plant Golden Beet in Zone 8b
Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 1
Direct sow Golden Beet seeds outdoors around Mar 1. Soil temperature should be at least 45°F. Space at 9/sqft (4" apart).
Harvest: Apr 25
First harvest approximately Apr 25 (~55 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).
Fall Planting: Sep 15
For a fall harvest, plant Golden Beet around Sep 15 (8 weeks before first frost).
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