What to plant in August, zone 6a
In zone 6a, the typical last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost is October 16. Here is your August checklist.
Fall planting
Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:
- CabbageAugust 7 to September 11
- CauliflowerAugust 7 to September 11
- KaleAugust 14 to September 18
- LettuceJuly 17 to August 21
- SpinachAugust 7 to September 11
Harvest
Expect to harvest these this month:
- ParsnipJuly 17 to August 13
- PumpkinJuly 8 to September 10
- Sweet CornJune 28 to August 11
- WatermelonJuly 23 to August 11
Want your exact dates?
These are zone 6a 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.