What to plant in August

The right August tasks depend on your climate. Pick your USDA zone for a precise checklist, or enter your ZIP for dates from your nearest weather station.

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A taste: zone 6b in August

CabbagePlant in fall · August 13 to September 17
CauliflowerPlant in fall · August 13 to September 17
KalePlant in fall · August 20 to September 24
LettucePlant in fall · July 23 to August 27
SpinachPlant in fall · August 13 to September 17
ParsnipExpected harvest · July 11 to August 7
PumpkinExpected harvest · July 2 to September 4
Sweet CornExpected harvest · June 22 to August 5

See all of zone 6b for August →