Can You Grow Beets in Oregon?
US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.
Plant zones
Oregon last frost
Oregon first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Beetses in Oregon
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Oregon'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 Oregon
Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Beets in Oregon?
Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.
What zone is Oregon?
Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Beetses in Oregon?
Plant Beetses Jan 30, harvest Mar 21 – Apr 10.