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Growing Zones for Beets

Gardening Guide: Beautiful Beets

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Growing Zones for Beets

By Bill Dugan, Executive Editor

Beets are cool-season vegetables that are relatively tolerant to various growing conditions. They can be grown in a wide range of USDA Plant Hardiness Zones, from zones 2 to 10. Here are some examples of U.S. states within these recommended growing zones:

Zone 2: Some states in this zone are:

  • Parts of Alaska
  • Parts of North Dakota
  • Parts of Montana

Zone 3: Some states in this zone are:

  • Minnesota
  • Parts of North Dakota
  • Parts of Montana

Zone 4: Some states in this zone are:

  • Maine
  • Michigan
  • New Hampshire
  • Vermont

Zone 5: Some states in this zone are:

  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Ohio
  • Parts of New York
  • Pennsylvania

Zone 6: Some states in this zone are:

  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Missouri
  • New Jersey
  • North Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia

Zone 7: Some states in this zone are:

  • Arkansas
  • Delaware
  • Kentucky
  • Oklahoma
  • South Carolina
  • Parts of Georgia
  • Texas

Zone 8: Some states in this zone are:

  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • Parts of Georgia
  • South Carolina
  • Texas

Zone 9: Some states in this zone are:

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Parts of Texas

Zone 10: Some states in this zone are:

  • Hawaii
  • Puerto Rico

Keep in mind that beets prefer cooler temperatures for germination and early growth, so they tend to perform better in the cooler end of their recommended growing zones.

Growing beets indoors is possible to some extent, but it may not be as productive or straightforward as growing them outdoors. Beets develop long taproots, and while young plants can be started indoors and later transplanted outdoors, they can become stunted if grown in containers for an extended period.

If you want to grow beets indoors, consider using large containers with ample depth to accommodate the taproots. Provide them with at least six to eight hours of sunlight or use full-spectrum grow lights to supplement their light needs. Remember that beets prefer cool temperatures, so ensure that indoor temperatures remain in the cooler range. While growing beets indoors can be a fun experiment, for a bountiful harvest, it’s generally more practical to grow them outdoors in the appropriate season.

Check out the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and find out what zone your zip code is located in here. Or you can use our map to get a general idea of what your plant hardiness zone is.

USDA Hardiness Map

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Growing Zones for Beets
  • Types of Beets
  • Growing Beets from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Beets
  • Planting Beets in the Ground or in Raised Beds
  • Growing Beets in Containers
  • Watering, Weeding and Fertilizing your Beet Plants
  • Harvesting your Beets
  • Storing and Preserving Your Beets
  • Dealing with Beet Diseases
  • Dealing with Beet Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Beets
  • Beets Companion Plants for the Garden
  • Beet Companion Plants: What to Grow with Beets
  • Plant Profiles

  • Lutz Green Leaf Beets
  • Avalanche Beets
  • Merlin Beets
  • Golden Beets
  • Chioggia Beets
  • Detroit Dark Red Beets
  • Recipes

  • Beet Brownies
  • Classic Borscht (Red Beet Soup)
  • Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
  • Pickled Beets
  • Simple Roasted Beets
  • Roasted Beet Hummus
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Beets
  • Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Beets
  • Resources about Beets
  • Beets Glossary

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