Growing Beets in Zone 8B

Beets are a dual-purpose crop — eat the roots AND the nutritious greens.

Zone 8B enjoys a long growing season. You can often get two plantings of cool-season crops (spring and fall).

Top Growing Tips

• Each seed cluster produces multiple seedlings — thin to 3 inches
• Soak seeds overnight for faster germination
• Harvest at golf-ball size for sweetest flavor
• Greens can be harvested before roots are ready
• Golden and Chioggia varieties have milder flavor than red

Companion Planting

Good companions: onions, brassicas, lettuce, garlic

Avoid planting near: pole beans, field mustard

Harvest Timeline

50-70 days from seed

About Zone 8B

USDA Hardiness Zone 8B has an average last spring frost around Mar 12 and first fall frost around Nov 18. All planting dates above are calculated from these frost dates. Your specific location may vary — check with your local extension office for the most accurate dates.