Beets are a vegetable that does well in the shade and can also stand up to freezing weather. Ideal in USDA hardiness zones 2-10, you’ll want to plant beets as winter ends and spring sweeps into town. Although the temperature may still be on the cooler side, and you won’t have as much sunlight as you might in the summer, the spring conditions will be perfect for growing beets in your shady garden. Beets can take longer to mature with 4- 5 hours of sun a day, however, in part shade, it can help to prevent bolting.

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