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Can You Grow Beets in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

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

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late October

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Beetses in Kansas

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 21 – Jun 10

Dates are approximate, based on Kansas'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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.