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When to plant beets in Zone 8a
In Zone 8a, direct-sow around March 5 – March 19. For a fall crop, sow around August 14 – August 28.
Your beets timeline — Zone 8a
| Direct-sow | March 5 – March 19 |
|---|---|
| Sow for fall | August 14 – August 28 |
| Zone 8a last frost | ~03/26 |
| Zone 8a first frost | ~11/08 |
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 8a'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).