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When to Plant Beet in Boca Grande, Florida (33921)

Location

Boca Grande, Florida

ZIP Code

33921

USDA Zone

10b

Last Frost

Thursday, January 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, December 4, 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 10b

Beet (Beta vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Boca Grande, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 15, 2026. Beet grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.