When to plant beet in Grand Rapids
Beet is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Grand Rapids's frost dates of Apr 30.
Step 1 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Apr 22 – May 13
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 2 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jun 11 – Jul 1
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Step 3 · Second sowing
Autumn / second sowing
Jul 2 – Jul 16
A second window for a fall crop, timed to mature before the first frost.
Step 4 · Second harvest
Autumn crop harvest
Aug 28 – Sep 17
Maturity window for the second sowing.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 70 d
Grand Rapids's 166-day season leaves this much room.
Beet on Grand Rapids's growing year
Frost-bounded season with crops mapped onto the 12-month axis.
Frost risk Growing Harvest
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
FROST
FROST
APR 30
OCT 16
Common questions
When can I sow beet outdoors in Grand Rapids?
Direct-sow around late April (Apr 22–May 13) in Grand Rapids, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will beet be ready to harvest in Grand Rapids?
Expect to harvest from around mid June (Jun 11–Jul 1) in Grand Rapids, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
Can I plant beet in autumn in Grand Rapids?
Yes — Grand Rapids supports a second, autumn sowing of beet around early July (Jul 2–Jul 16), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids has roughly 166 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow beet to maturity outdoors.
The rule of thumb
Sow beet as soon as the soil is workable — it tolerates cool weather and light frost. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Grand Rapids's frost dates.
Confidence 87/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.