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Can You Grow Beets in North Carolina?

US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a

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

North Carolina last frost

late February

North Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Beetses in North Carolina

Direct sow

Feb 28

Harvest

Apr 19 – May 9

Dates are approximate, based on North Carolina'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 North Carolina

North Carolina spans the mountains (Zone 5b-6a), Piedmont (Zone 7a-7b), and coastal plain (Zone 8a). Long warm seasons support tobacco, sweet potatoes, and a wide range of vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Beets in North Carolina?

Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.

What zone is North Carolina?

North Carolina spans USDA Zone 7b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a).

When do you plant Beetses in North Carolina?

Plant Beetses Feb 28, harvest Apr 19 – May 9.