White Beet Growing Guide
Amaranthaceae family
Days to Harvest60 days
SunlightFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)
Germination7-14 days
HardinessSemi Hardy
Germ. Temp70°F
Growth Stages
- Seedling
- Early Vegetative
- Late Vegetative / Harvest Ready
Planting Dates by Zone
| Zone | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1a | — | May 11 | May 4 | Jul 10 |
| Zone 1b | — | May 11 | May 4 | Jul 10 |
| Zone 2a | — | May 1 | Apr 24 | Jun 30 |
| Zone 2b | — | May 11 | May 4 | Jul 10 |
| Zone 3a | — | May 8 | May 1 | Jul 7 |
| Zone 3b | — | May 1 | Apr 24 | Jun 30 |
| Zone 4a | — | Apr 21 | Apr 14 | Jun 20 |
| Zone 4b | — | Apr 17 | Apr 10 | Jun 16 |
| Zone 5a | — | Apr 14 | Apr 7 | Jun 13 |
| Zone 5b | — | Apr 14 | Apr 7 | Jun 13 |
| Zone 6a | — | Apr 14 | Apr 7 | Jun 13 |
| Zone 6b | — | Apr 1 | Mar 25 | May 31 |
| Zone 7a | — | Apr 1 | Mar 25 | May 31 |
| Zone 7b | — | Mar 27 | Mar 20 | May 26 |
| Zone 8a | — | Mar 22 | Mar 15 | May 21 |
| Zone 8b | — | Mar 8 | Mar 1 | May 7 |
| Zone 9a | — | Mar 6 | Feb 27 | May 5 |
| Zone 9b | — | Feb 24 | Feb 17 | Apr 25 |
| Zone 10a | — | Feb 6 | Jan 30 | Apr 7 |
| Zone 10b | — | Jan 14 | Jan 7 | Mar 15 |
| Zone 11a | — | Jan 14 | Jan 7 | Mar 15 |
| Zone 11b | — | Jan 1 | Dec 25 | Mar 2 |
| Zone 12a | — | Dec 18 | Dec 11 | Feb 16 |
| Zone 12b | — | Dec 18 | Dec 11 | Feb 16 |
| Zone 13a | — | Dec 18 | Dec 11 | Feb 16 |
| Zone 13b | — | Dec 18 | Dec 11 | Feb 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to grow White Beet?
White Beet takes approximately 60 days from planting to harvest.
How much sun does White Beet need?
White Beet requires full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight per day).
How far apart should I plant White Beet?
Plant White Beet at 4/sqft (6" apart) using square foot gardening spacing.
Can White Beet survive frost?
White Beet is tolerant of moderate frost.
How long does White Beet take to germinate?
White Beet seeds germinate in 7-14 days at an optimal temperature of 70°F.
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