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Can You Grow Beets in Massachusetts?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 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

Massachusetts last frost

early April

Massachusetts first frost

late October

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Beetses in Massachusetts

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 21 – Jun 10

Dates are approximate, based on Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts

Massachusetts has a humid continental climate. Boston and coastal areas are Zone 6a-6b; inland areas are colder at Zone 5b-6a. Four seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.