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Can You Grow Beets in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.

Plant zones

2a–10a

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late October

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Beetses in Indiana

Direct sow

Apr 7

Harvest

May 27 – Jun 16

Dates are approximate, based on Indiana's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Beets

Beets are versatile and cold-tolerant — producing both edible roots and nutritious greens.

Direct sow in early spring — beet seeds are clusters so thin to one plant per cluster. Harvest roots at golf-ball size for best flavour. Greens are edible at any stage.

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Gardening in Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.