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Vegetable Biennial Beginner Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Beets

Beets is a Biennial Vegetable that thrives in USDA Zones 2–11. It requires full_sun and takes around 45–65 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 45–65 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 2–11
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Transplant Direct Sow

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Start Indoors
6 weeks
before last frost
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Direct Sow
28 days before frost
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Transplant
14 days before frost
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Fall Planting
10 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum40Β°F
Optimal60–85Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum30Β°F
Optimal60–70Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum45Β°F
Optimal50–85Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–²β–² Medium
GDD Base Temp 40Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 700 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth0.5" (in)
Plant Spacing3" (in)
Row Spacing12" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)9 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 7.50
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 1.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandySilty

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 10" (in)
Min. Volume 2 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Beets right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

36 βœ… Ready
13 ⚠️ Risk
1 🚫 Not yet
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Start seeds indoors Feb 17
113 days ago
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Direct sow outdoors Mar 3
99 days ago
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Mar 17
85 days ago
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Earliest harvest Apr 17 ~
54 days ago
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Latest harvest May 7 ~
34 days ago
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Fall planting window Sep 17
in 99 days

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.25" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 700 GDD needed

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Enter your location and when you planted to get a personalized harvest prediction based on real temperature data.

🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Broccoli
  • Bush Beans
  • Cabbage
  • Catnip
  • Garlic
  • Lettuce
  • Onions

❌ Keep Away From

  • Field Mustard
  • Pole Beans