When to plant beet in Georgia
Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant beet shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 11 in Brunswick to March 14 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | February 24 – April 7 |
| Columbus | 8b | March 21 | November 11 | February 21 – April 4 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | 8b | March 23 | November 9 | February 23 – April 6 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 8b | March 21 | November 10 | February 21 – April 4 |
| Savannah | 9a | March 2 | November 30 | February 2 – March 16 |
| Athens-Clarke County | 8b | March 23 | November 10 | February 23 – April 6 |
| South Fulton | 8a | March 15 | November 20 | February 15 – March 29 |
| Sandy Springs | 8a | March 25 | November 9 | February 25 – April 8 |
Beet in Georgia: FAQ
When can I plant beet in Georgia?
Across Georgia, the time to direct-sow beet spans roughly January 11 in Brunswick to March 14 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the beet planting date vary across Georgia?
Yes. Georgia publishes 112 cities with their own frost dates, so the right beet planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does beet take to grow in Georgia?
Beet takes about 50–70 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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