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When to plant beets in Zone 7a
In Zone 7a, direct-sow around March 25 – April 8. For a fall crop, sow around August 1 – August 15.
Your beets timeline — Zone 7a
| Direct-sow | March 25 – April 8 |
|---|---|
| Sow for fall | August 1 – August 15 |
| Zone 7a last frost | ~04/15 |
| Zone 7a first frost | ~10/26 |
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 7a'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).