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When to Plant Beets in District of Columbia

In a typical District of Columbia location, sow outdoors Mar 1 – Mar 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 24 in Washington and as late as Mar 12 in Chevy Chase. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 30 – Sep 13.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–65 days

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost; tolerates light frost.

Beets Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
WashingtonFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 9 – Sep 23
Downtown DCMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
Columbia HeightsMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
Mount PleasantMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 22 – Sep 5
Central 14th Street / Spring RoadMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
Northwest OneMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
Foggy BottomMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 22 – Sep 5
Mount Vernon TriangleMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
H Street NEMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
Pleasant PlainsMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
NoMaMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
PetworthMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
Capitol RiverfrontFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 9 – Sep 23
Park ViewMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
Golden TriangleFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 9 – Sep 23
ShawMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
BrightwoodMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
Adams MorganMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
Kennedy StreetMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
Southwest WaterfrontFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 9 – Sep 23
Barracks RowMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
Union MarketMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
AnacostiaFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 9 – Sep 23
Colorado TriangleMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 22 – Sep 5
Brentwood VillageMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
The WharfFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 9 – Sep 23
Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus BarnMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
Van NessMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 22 – Sep 5
Benning RoadMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13
HillcrestMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 30 – Sep 13

Showing the 30 most populous of 35 District of Columbia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all District of Columbia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant beets in District of Columbia?

In a typical District of Columbia location, sow outdoors Mar 1 – Mar 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 24 in Washington and as late as Mar 12 in Chevy Chase. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 30 – Sep 13.

When is the last frost in District of Columbia?

The average last spring frost in District of Columbia ranges from March 24 in Washington to April 9 in Chevy Chase, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do beets take to grow?

Beets typically take 50–65 days from planting to harvest. Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost; tolerates light frost.

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