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Can You Grow Beets in Mississippi?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

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

Mississippi last frost

mid-February

Mississippi first frost

early December

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Beetses in Mississippi

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 6 – Apr 26

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.

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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.

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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.