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Can You Grow Beets in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b

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

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

50–70 days

When to plant Beetses in Rhode Island

Direct sow

Mar 15

Harvest

May 4 – May 24

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.

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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.

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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.