Good Morning, I'm growing beets for the first time. I will grow them in a half-barrel container. I have beet seedings now. When can I plant them? The recent temperatures in Swanton, MD have varied 35 (night) - 48 (day). We've had frost warnings and hail. Since beets are a spring crop, I was hoping to plant them earlier than the frost date. If there is a frost warning I am prepared to cover them. BTW, I planted strawberries two weeks ago and they are doing well despite the cold weather. Thanks so much. Ellen