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When to plant beets in Zone 4a
In Zone 4a, direct-sow around April 23 – May 7. For a fall crop, sow around July 3 – July 17.
Your beets timeline — Zone 4a
| Direct-sow | April 23 – May 7 |
|---|---|
| Sow for fall | July 3 – July 17 |
| Zone 4a last frost | ~05/14 |
| Zone 4a first frost | ~09/27 |
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 4a'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).