What to plant in August, zone 5a
In zone 5a, the typical last spring frost is May 3 and the first fall frost is October 5. Here is your August checklist.
Fall planting
Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:
- CabbageJuly 27 to August 31
- CauliflowerJuly 27 to August 31
- KaleAugust 3 to September 7
- LettuceJuly 6 to August 10
- SpinachJuly 27 to August 31
Harvest
Expect to harvest these this month:
- ParsnipJuly 21 to August 17
- PumpkinJuly 12 to September 14
- Sweet CornJuly 2 to August 15
- WatermelonJuly 27 to August 15
Want your exact dates?
These are zone 5a averages. Enter your ZIP for a calendar built on your nearest weather station.
Open the planting calendarUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.