Can You Grow Beets in Maine?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.
Plant zones
Maine last frost
Maine first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Beetses in Maine
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Maine'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.
Gardening in Maine
Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Beets in Maine?
Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.
What zone is Maine?
Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Beetses in Maine?
Plant Beetses Apr 15, harvest Jun 4 – Jun 24.