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Can You Grow Beets in Oregon?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 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

Oregon last frost

late January

Oregon first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Beetses in Oregon

Direct sow

Jan 30

Harvest

Mar 21 – Apr 10

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.

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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).

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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.