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When to Plant Beets in Oklahoma

In a typical Oklahoma location, sow outdoors Mar 5 – Mar 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 15 in Ardmore and as late as Mar 21 in Guymon. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 25 – Sep 8.

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
Oklahoma CityMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 24 – Sep 7
TulsaMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 26 – Sep 9
NormanMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 27 – Sep 10
Broken ArrowMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 23 – Sep 6
LawtonMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 27 – Sep 10
EdmondMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 27 – Sep 10
MooreMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 24 – Sep 7
Midwest CityMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 27 – Sep 10
EnidMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 23 – Sep 6
StillwaterMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 21 – Sep 4
MuskogeeMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 21 – Sep 4
BartlesvilleMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 15 – Aug 29
OwassoMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 26 – Sep 9
ShawneeMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 27 – Sep 10
YukonMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 26 – Sep 9
ArdmoreFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 5 – Sep 19
Ponca CityMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 18 – Sep 1
BixbyMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 23 – Sep 6
DuncanFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 29 – Sep 12
Del CityMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 27 – Sep 10
JenksMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 26 – Sep 9
SapulpaMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 26 – Sep 9
MustangMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 24 – Sep 7
Sand SpringsMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 26 – Sep 9
BethanyMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 26 – Sep 9
AltusMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 24 – Sep 7
ClaremoreMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 21 – Sep 4
El RenoMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 22 – Sep 5
McAlesterMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 25 – Sep 8
AdaMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 26 – Sep 9

Showing the 30 most populous of 48 Oklahoma cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oklahoma cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant beets in Oklahoma?

In a typical Oklahoma location, sow outdoors Mar 5 – Mar 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 15 in Ardmore and as late as Mar 21 in Guymon. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 25 – Sep 8.

When is the last frost in Oklahoma?

The average last spring frost in Oklahoma ranges from March 15 in Ardmore to April 18 in Guymon, 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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