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When to Plant Beet in Miami, Florida (33192)

Location

Miami, Florida

ZIP Code

33192

USDA Zone

11a

Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, November 20, 2025

Pro Tip: Sow Beet directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Beta vulgaris
Days to Maturity 55 days
Mature Height 12-18"
Spread 4"
Type Root
Fruit Size Medium (2-3 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

4" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

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Growing Beet in Zone 11a

Beet (Beta vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Miami, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 11a, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 1, 2026. Beet grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.