When to plant beets in Georgia

Planting dates

Use the two Middle Georgia windows in the summary: February 15 to April 1 for spring and August 1 to September 20 for fall. UGA calls the chart approximate, so use it to choose the season and then check the soil and local forecast before planting.

Your region

For North Georgia, UGA says spring plantings are about 2 weeks later and fall plantings about 2 weeks earlier than the Middle Georgia baseline. For South Georgia, spring can be about 2 weeks earlier and fall somewhat later. These are adjustments, not calculated county dates.

How to plant

UGA lists beet seed at 1 inch deep, with 2 inches between plants and rows 2 to 2½ feet apart. Put the variety and sowing date on the row label; the chart’s 55-to-65-day maturity range is a planning reference, not a guaranteed harvest date.

Choose spring or fall

Use spring when the Middle Georgia baseline is opening, and use fall when the late-summer window is approaching. If your garden is in North or South Georgia, move the planning window in the direction UGA describes but keep the final decision tied to local conditions.

Choose your next step

Planting questions