When to plant beets in Nevada
Nevada’s average last spring frost is April 20, and the first fall frost typically arrives around October 10 — about 173 frost-free days (USDA zones 4b, 5b, 6b, 7a, 8a, 9a, 10a). Beet needs 50–70 days to mature, which fits comfortably within Nevada's growing season.
Nevada covers a wide range of climates, so your exact frost dates may differ from the state average by two weeks or more. For dates tuned to your town, use the calendar generator.
When to plant beets in Nevada: the short answer
For a spring planting, sow Mar 18 – Apr 6. Seeds germinate in soil from 45 to 85°F.
Succession sow again in Nevada: Apr 10 · Apr 28 · May 16
Spring succession stops before summer heat makes it bolt. Start sowing again in late summer for a fall crop (see the fall window above).
Windows are ~1–2 week bands around each date. Frost dates are a statewide average from NOAA/NCEI normals; your town may differ by two weeks or more. Calendar year 2026.
How to grow beets in Nevada, step by step
- Prepare the bed. They need six or more hours of sun for the best growth, though four to six hours in partial shade is enough and loose soil at least 12 inches deep, with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Dig in compost before planting.
- Sow outdoors (Mar 18 – Apr 6). Space plants about 4 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart, sowing seed 0.75 inch deep. It handles frost well, so it can go out before the last frost date. As a cool-season crop it does best before summer heat arrives in Nevada.
- Water and feed. Give it steady, even moisture, about an inch of water a week from rain or the hose.
- Watch for pests and problems. Pests: leaf miner, flea beetle, aphids. Diseases and disorders: cercospora leaf spot, scab, damping off.
- Harvest (from about May 12 – Jun 1). Beet takes 50-70 days to reach harvest. Each wrinkled 'seed' is a cluster of 2-4 seedlings - thin to one or transplant the extras while tiny. Thinnings are edible greens.
Figures come from our crop data; dates use Nevada’s average frost dates. More in the full beet growing guide.
Beet planting dates by USDA zone in Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 4b, 5b, 6b, 7a, 8a, 9a, 10a. Colder zones, usually higher or further inland, have a later last spring frost and an earlier first fall frost than the state average, so the beet dates shift with them.
| Zone | Last frost | First frost | Season | Start indoors | Plant beet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 4 | May 10 | Sep 25 | 135 days | - | Apr 7 – Apr 26 |
| Zone 5 | Apr 30 | Oct 5 | 160 days | - | Mar 28 – Apr 16 |
| Zone 6 | Apr 15 | Oct 15 | 185 days | - | Mar 13 – Apr 1 |
| Zone 7 | Apr 5 | Oct 25 | 200 days | - | Mar 3 – Mar 22 |
| Zone 8 | Mar 20 | Nov 5 | 230 days | - | Feb 15 – Mar 6 |
| Zone 9 | Feb 20 | Nov 30 | 280 days | - | Jan 18 – Feb 6 |
| Zone 10 | Jan 30 | Dec 15 | 330 days | - | Dec 28 – Jan 16 |
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Questions gardeners in Nevada ask
When is the best time to plant beets in Nevada?
Sow beets in Nevada between March 18 and April 6. That timing is set by Nevada's average last spring frost of April 20; Nevada spans several climates, so cooler and higher parts of the state run later.
Can I plant beets in the fall in Nevada?
Yes. For a fall crop, sow between July 29 and August 15, so the crop matures in cool weather before Nevada's first frost around October 10.
When will beets planted in Nevada be ready to harvest?
Planted on time, beets are usually ready from about May 12 to June 1, 50-70 days after sowing.
When is the last frost in Nevada?
On average around April 20, with the first fall frost around October 10 - about 173 frost-free days. Your town may differ by two weeks or more.