What to plant in August, zone 8b

In zone 8b, the typical last spring frost is March 17 and the first fall frost is November 14. Here is your August checklist.

Fall planting

Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:

CollardsAugust 15
LettuceAugust 15 to September 19

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USDA 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.