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Can You Grow Beets in Mississippi?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.
Plant zones
Mississippi last frost
Mississippi first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Beetses in Mississippi
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Mississippi'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 Mississippi
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Beets in Mississippi?
Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.
What zone is Mississippi?
Mississippi spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Beetses in Mississippi?
Plant Beetses Feb 15, harvest Apr 6 – Apr 26.