Can You Grow Beets in Ohio?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a
Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.
Plant zones
Ohio last frost
Ohio first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Beetses in Ohio
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Ohio'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 Ohio
Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Beets in Ohio?
Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.
What zone is Ohio?
Ohio spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Beetses in Ohio?
Plant Beetses Apr 7, harvest May 27 – Jun 16.