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When to Plant Beet in Balm, Florida (33503)

Location

Balm, Florida

ZIP Code

33503

USDA Zone

9b

Last Frost

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, December 30, 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 9b

Beet (Beta vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Balm, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Beet grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.