When to Plant Beets in Florida
In a typical Florida location, sow outdoors Dec 28 – Jan 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 18 in Sarasota and as late as Feb 21 in Crestview. For a fall crop, plant around Nov 1 – Nov 15. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.
Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost; tolerates light frost.
Beets Planting Dates by City
| City | Direct sow | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Oct 27 – Nov 10 |
| Miami | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Tampa | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Nov 3 – Nov 17 |
| Orlando | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Nov 4 – Nov 18 |
| St. Petersburg | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Nov 6 – Nov 20 |
| Hialeah | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Tallahassee | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Fort Lauderdale | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Cape Coral | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Nov 4 – Nov 18 |
| Pembroke Pines | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Port Saint Lucie | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Hollywood | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Gainesville | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Miramar | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Coral Springs | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| West Palm Beach | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Palm Bay | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Nov 4 – Nov 18 |
| Clearwater | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Nov 5 – Nov 19 |
| Miami Gardens | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Pompano Beach | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Lakeland | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Oct 31 – Nov 14 |
| Brandon | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Oct 28 – Nov 11 |
| Davie | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Spring Hill | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Oct 23 – Nov 6 |
| Boca Raton | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Plantation | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Miami Beach | Frost-free: year-round planting | |
| Deltona | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Nov 3 – Nov 17 |
| Lehigh Acres | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Nov 7 – Nov 21 |
| Melbourne | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Nov 3 – Nov 17 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 351 Florida cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Florida cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant beets in Florida?
In a typical Florida location, sow outdoors Dec 28 – Jan 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 18 in Sarasota and as late as Feb 21 in Crestview. For a fall crop, plant around Nov 1 – Nov 15. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.
When is the last frost in Florida?
The average last spring frost in Florida ranges from January 15 in Sarasota to March 21 in Crestview, 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.
Other Crops in Florida
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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