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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

Outdoor
Harvest
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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