What to Plant in August
Vegetables to sow or plant in August in every US region, by crop and by USDA zone
What to plant in August depends on where you garden. Across our 18 US regions, 16 have vegetables to sow or plant in August, from 15 vegetables in the Gulf South to 45 in Northern California, while Southern California and Alaska have no vegetable sowings this month. The first table lists every vegetable for each region and links to the region's August page, which adds herbs, fruit and flowers. Below it, the same month is set out crop by crop and then by USDA hardiness zone. Every list comes from the planting calendars behind our region pages and the Planting Season app.
What to plant in August in each US region
Each region plants on its own calendar, set by its frost dates and summer heat. Not sure which region you are in? Find your region by ZIP code, or check your last and first frost in the Frost Lookup.
| Region | Vegetables to sow or plant in August | Month page |
|---|---|---|
| North Florida USDA zones 9a to 9b | 16 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Bush Beans, Carrot, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Chayote, Edamame, Luffa (Loofah), Popcorn and Tomatillo. Also 7 herbs. | August in North Florida 36 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Central Florida USDA zones 9b to 10b | 26 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Pumpkin, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Broccoli, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Chayote, Edamame, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Sorghum, Tomatillo, Water Chestnut and Yardlong Beans. Also 9 herbs. | August in Central Florida 49 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| South Florida USDA zones 10a to 11a | 16 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Pumpkin, Okra, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Cassava, Edamame, Ginger, Malabar Spinach, Taro and Turmeric. Also 5 herbs. | August in South Florida 48 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Gulf South USDA zones 8a to 9b | 15 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Bush Beans, Carrot, Bitter Melon, Chayote, Edamame, Luffa (Loofah), Popcorn and Tomatillo. Also 7 herbs. | August in Gulf South 35 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Desert Southwest USDA zones 7a to 10a | 23 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bush Beans, Southern Peas, Swiss Chard, Bitter Melon, Edamame, Green Onion, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Sorghum, Tomatillo and Yardlong Beans. Also 4 herbs. | August in Desert Southwest 35 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Texas USDA zones 8a to 10a | 29 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Bush Beans, Swiss Chard, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Bitter Melon, Brussels Sprouts, Celeriac, Chayote, Edamame, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Kohlrabi, Leek, Luffa (Loofah), Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Popcorn, Salsify, Scorzonera and Tomatillo. Also 3 herbs. | August in Texas 40 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Southern California USDA zones 9b to 10b | No vegetable sowings this month. | August in Southern California 6 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Mid-South USDA zones 7a to 8b | 43 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Garlic, Potato, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Hamburg Parsley, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 5 herbs. | August in Mid-South 61 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Pacific Northwest USDA zones 6b to 9a | 37 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Potato, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 5 herbs. | August in Pacific Northwest 55 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Northeast & New England USDA zones 5a to 7b | 37 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Green Onion, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 14 herbs. | August in Northeast & New England 66 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Mid-Atlantic USDA zones 6b to 8a | 36 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Potato, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 5 herbs. | August in Mid-Atlantic 54 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Midwest & Great Lakes USDA zones 5a to 7a | 37 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Green Onion, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 14 herbs. | August in Midwest & Great Lakes 66 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Upper Midwest & Northern Plains USDA zones 3b to 5a | 37 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Green Onion, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 14 herbs. | August in Upper Midwest & Northern Plains 64 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Mountain West USDA zones 5a to 7b | 37 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Green Onion, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 14 herbs. | August in Mountain West 64 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Southern Plains USDA zones 5b to 7b | 37 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Potato, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 5 herbs. | August in Southern Plains 55 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Northern California & Central Valley USDA zones 7b to 10a | 45 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Onion, Potato, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Hamburg Parsley, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Parsnip, Quinoa, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scorzonera, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 5 herbs. | August in Northern California 63 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Hawaii USDA zones 11b to 12b | 37 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava, Chayote, Edamame, Ginger, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Sorghum, Taro, Tomatillo, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 9 herbs. | August in Hawaii 57 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Alaska USDA zones 1b to 7b | No vegetable sowings this month. | August in Alaska 5 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
Popular vegetables to plant in August, and where
The 36 crops on our regional sowing charts, with the regions where each can be sown or planted in August. Where our data has a crop set out as transplants, the month is a transplanting month. Each crop links to its plant page, which shows the full calendar for any region.
| Crop | Regions where it can be sown or planted in August |
|---|---|
| Tomato | 7 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas and Hawaii. |
| Bell Pepper | 7 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas and Hawaii. |
| Chili Pepper | 7 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas and Hawaii. |
| Eggplant | 7 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas and Hawaii. |
| Zucchini | 6 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas and Hawaii. |
| Squash | 6 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas and Hawaii. |
| Cucumber | 5 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas and Hawaii. |
| Pumpkin | 4 regions: Central Florida, South Florida, Desert Southwest and Hawaii. |
| Sweet Corn | 1 region: Hawaii. |
| Bush Beans | 6 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Texas and Hawaii. |
| Peas | 9 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Snow Peas | 9 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Okra | 3 regions: Central Florida, South Florida and Hawaii. |
| Southern Peas | 3 regions: Central Florida, Desert Southwest and Hawaii. |
| Lettuce | 9 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Spinach | 9 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Swiss Chard | 6 regions: Desert Southwest, Texas, Northeast & New England, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains and Mountain West. |
| Kale | 9 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Collard Greens | 9 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Broccoli | 11 regions: Central Florida, Texas, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Cabbage | 10 regions: Texas, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Cauliflower | 10 regions: Texas, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Carrot | 11 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Beet | 9 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Radish | 9 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Turnip | 9 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Onion | 2 regions: Pacific Northwest and Northern California. |
| Garlic | 1 region: Mid-South. |
| Potato | 5 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Sweet Potato | 2 regions: South Florida and Hawaii. |
| Basil | 5 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, Gulf South and Hawaii. |
| Cilantro | 9 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Northern California. |
| Parsley | 4 regions: Northeast & New England, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains and Mountain West. |
| Strawberry | None of our 18 regions. |
| Watermelon | 2 regions: South Florida and Hawaii. |
| Cantaloupe | 2 regions: South Florida and Hawaii. |
What to plant in August by USDA zone
A USDA hardiness zone is a winter low, not a planting calendar, so one zone can run through regions whose sowing dates are weeks apart. This table lists the regions in each zone, with the number of vegetables each can sow in August and the vegetables that every region in the zone can sow. Each zone page has the full twelve-month calendar for its regions.
| Zone | Regions (vegetables this month) | Vegetables to sow in August |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 3a | Alaska (0) | No vegetable sowings this month. |
| Zone 3b | Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (37) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 4a | Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (37) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 4b | Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (37) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 5a | Northeast & New England (37) Midwest & Great Lakes (37) Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (37) Mountain West (37) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 5b | Northeast & New England (37) Midwest & Great Lakes (37) Mountain West (37) Southern Plains (37) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 6a | Northeast & New England (37) Midwest & Great Lakes (37) Mountain West (37) Southern Plains (37) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 6b | Pacific Northwest (37) Northeast & New England (37) Mid-Atlantic (36) Midwest & Great Lakes (37) Mountain West (37) Southern Plains (37) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 7a | Desert Southwest (23) Mid-South (43) Pacific Northwest (37) Northeast & New England (37) Mid-Atlantic (36) Midwest & Great Lakes (37) Mountain West (37) Southern Plains (37) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 7b | Desert Southwest (23) Mid-South (43) Pacific Northwest (37) Northeast & New England (37) Mid-Atlantic (36) Mountain West (37) Southern Plains (37) Northern California (45) Alaska (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 8a | Gulf South (15) Desert Southwest (23) Texas (29) Mid-South (43) Pacific Northwest (37) Mid-Atlantic (36) Northern California (45) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 8b | Gulf South (15) Desert Southwest (23) Texas (29) Mid-South (43) Pacific Northwest (37) Northern California (45) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 9a | North Florida (16) Gulf South (15) Desert Southwest (23) Texas (29) Pacific Northwest (37) Northern California (45) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 9b | North Florida (16) Central Florida (26) Gulf South (15) Desert Southwest (23) Texas (29) Southern California (0) Northern California (45) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 10a | Central Florida (26) South Florida (16) Desert Southwest (23) Texas (29) Southern California (0) Northern California (45) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 10b | Central Florida (26) South Florida (16) Southern California (0) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 11a | South Florida (16) | 16 vegetables, including Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Pumpkin, Okra, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth and 6 more. |
| Zone 11b | Hawaii (37) | 37 vegetables, including Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans and 27 more. |
Frequently asked questions
What vegetables can I plant in August?
It depends on your region. In August our calendars have vegetables to sow or plant in 16 of our 18 US regions. The most choice is in Northern California (45), the Mid-South (43) and the Pacific Northwest (37). Southern California and Alaska have no vegetable sowings this month. Among popular crops, the widest windows this month are for broccoli (11 regions), carrot (11 regions) and cabbage (10 regions). The table on this page lists every vegetable for each region.
Can I plant tomatoes in August?
Yes, in 7 of our 18 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida, the Gulf South, the Desert Southwest, Texas and Hawaii. Everywhere else our calendars have no August planting for tomatoes.
Can I plant broccoli in August?
Yes, in 11 of our 18 regions: Central Florida, Texas, the Mid-South, the Pacific Northwest, the Northeast and New England, the Mid-Atlantic, the Midwest, the Upper Midwest, the Mountain West, the Southern Plains and Northern California. Everywhere else our calendars have no August planting for broccoli.
How do I find what to plant in August where I live?
Enter your ZIP code in Find My Region to see which of our 18 regions you garden in, then open that region's August page for every crop you can sow, plant or start indoors this month. If you know your USDA zone, the zone table on this page shows the regions in it, but a zone is a winter low, so your region's frost dates decide the timing.
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