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When to plant beets in Zone 9b
In Zone 9b, direct-sow around January 12 – January 26. For a fall crop, sow around September 13 – September 27.
Your beets timeline — Zone 9b
| Direct-sow | January 12 – January 26 |
|---|---|
| Sow for fall | September 13 – September 27 |
| Zone 9b last frost | ~02/02 |
| Zone 9b first frost | ~12/08 |
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 9b'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).