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When to plant beets in Zone 10b
In Zone 10b, direct-sow around December 30 – January 13. For a fall crop, sow around October 31 – November 14.
Your beets timeline — Zone 10b
| Direct-sow | December 30 – January 13 |
|---|---|
| Sow for fall | October 31 – November 14 |
| Zone 10b last frost | ~01/20 |
| Zone 10b first frost | ~01/25 |
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 10b'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).