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When to plant beets in Zone 5a
In Zone 5a, direct-sow around April 21 – May 5. For a fall crop, sow around July 7 – July 21.
Your beets timeline — Zone 5a
| Direct-sow | April 21 – May 5 |
|---|---|
| Sow for fall | July 7 – July 21 |
| Zone 5a last frost | ~05/12 |
| Zone 5a first frost | ~10/01 |
Direct-sow about 2 weeks before the last frost (when soil warms to 45°F). [src]Cited: Johnny's Selected Seeds — Seed-Starting Date Calculator chart
Dates computed from Zone 5a's median NOAA frost normals and the cited rule. Your town may differ by a week or two — check your exact ZIP.
What you'll need
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Last verified 2026-07-16. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rule: Johnny's Selected Seeds — Seed-Starting Date Calculator chart; UGA Extension (days to maturity).