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When to Plant Beets in New York

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 19 in Corning. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 24 – Sep 7.

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
New York CityMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 11 – Sep 25
BrooklynMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 10 – Sep 24
QueensMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 5 – Sep 19
ManhattanMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 11 – Sep 25
The BronxMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 7 – Sep 21
Staten IslandMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 1 – Sep 15
BuffaloMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 17 – Aug 31
JamaicaMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 5 – Sep 19
RochesterMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 16 – Aug 30
YonkersMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 17 – Aug 31
AstoriaMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 11 – Sep 25
SyracuseApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 10 – Aug 24
AmherstMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 17 – Aug 31
ElmhurstFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 16 – Sep 30
CoronaFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 16 – Sep 30
AlbanyMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 6 – Aug 20
Richmond HillMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 5 – Sep 19
West AlbanyMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 6 – Aug 20
GreenburghMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 17 – Aug 31
New RochelleMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 7 – Sep 21
South Ozone ParkMar 5 – Mar 19Sep 5 – Sep 19
CheektowagaMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 17 – Aug 31
RidgewoodFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 16 – Sep 30
Mount VernonMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 7 – Sep 21
Forest HillsFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 16 – Sep 30
Jackson HeightsFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 16 – Sep 30
BaysideFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 16 – Sep 30
SchenectadyMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 6 – Aug 20
UticaApr 3 – Apr 17Aug 4 – Aug 18
BrentwoodMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 24 – Sep 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 267 New York cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New York cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant beets in New York?

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 19 in Corning. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 24 – Sep 7.

When is the last frost in New York?

The average last spring frost in New York ranges from March 26 in Elmhurst to May 17 in Corning, 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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