Dig your intended beet patch to loosen the soil down at least a foot so the root can grow without obstructions. Mix in fertilizer or compost before planting your seeds. You can plant your beet seeds 3 weeks before your last frost date, and again about 2 weeks after the frost date for a second crop.
The highest monthly average temperature in Oxford for July is 70 degrees. The lowest monthly average temperature in Oxford for January is 20 degrees. The most monthly precipitation in Oxford occurs in October with 0.7 inches. The air quality index in Oxford is 27% better than the national average. The pollution index in Oxford is 69% better than the national average.
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