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When to Plant Beets in Michigan

In a typical Michigan location, sow outdoors Apr 2 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Port Huron and as late as Apr 21 in Cadillac. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 10 – Aug 24.

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
DetroitMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 22 – Sep 5
Grand RapidsApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 1 – Aug 15
WarrenMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 22 – Sep 5
Sterling HeightsApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 15 – Aug 29
Ann ArborApr 7 – Apr 21Aug 1 – Aug 15
LansingApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 4 – Aug 18
Clinton TownshipApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 15 – Aug 29
FlintApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 1 – Aug 15
DearbornMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 16 – Aug 30
LivoniaApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 6 – Aug 20
CantonMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 15 – Aug 29
TroyMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 13 – Aug 27
WestlandMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 18 – Sep 1
Farmington HillsApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 8 – Aug 22
KalamazooMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 9 – Aug 23
WaterfordApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 11 – Aug 25
WyomingApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 1 – Aug 15
ShelbyMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 13 – Aug 27
Rochester HillsMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 13 – Aug 27
SouthfieldApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 8 – Aug 22
West Bloomfield TownshipApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 11 – Aug 25
TaylorMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 18 – Sep 1
PontiacMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 13 – Aug 27
Saint Clair ShoresApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
Royal OakMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 22 – Sep 5
NoviApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 8 – Aug 22
Dearborn HeightsApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 6 – Aug 20
Battle CreekApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 10 – Aug 24
KentwoodApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 1 – Aug 15
RedfordApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 6 – Aug 20

Showing the 30 most populous of 120 Michigan cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Michigan cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant beets in Michigan?

In a typical Michigan location, sow outdoors Apr 2 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Port Huron and as late as Apr 21 in Cadillac. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 10 – Aug 24.

When is the last frost in Michigan?

The average last spring frost in Michigan ranges from April 19 in Port Huron to May 19 in Cadillac, 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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