What to plant in August, zone 6b
In zone 6b, the typical last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost is October 22. Here is your August checklist.
Fall planting
Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:
- CabbageAugust 13 to September 17
- CauliflowerAugust 13 to September 17
- KaleAugust 20 to September 24
- LettuceJuly 23 to August 27
- SpinachAugust 13 to September 17
Harvest
Expect to harvest these this month:
- ParsnipJuly 11 to August 7
- PumpkinJuly 2 to September 4
- Sweet CornJune 22 to August 5
- WatermelonJuly 17 to August 5
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These are zone 6b 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.