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Can You Grow Beets in Rhode Island?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b
Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.
Plant zones
Rhode Island last frost
Rhode Island first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Beetses in Rhode Island
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Beets in Rhode Island?
Beets grow well here as a cool-season crop — plant in spring or late summer for fall harvest.
What zone is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).
When do you plant Beetses in Rhode Island?
Plant Beetses Mar 15, harvest May 4 – May 24.