What will you plant in August for your Fall garden? You can plant in August in all zones (1– 10), but various veggies will best for different zones. I have a list of veggies, noted by zones, that can be planted this month. March. April. May, June and July.
Fall is my favorite season for gardening. The weather is finally cooling off in the desert (well not truly in August) and my garden comes to life. Cooler zones will have less to plant in August but the warmer zones are coming to life!
Let’s get that Fall garden in motion! Each zone is separated in the list so that you can easily see what you can plant in your garden. I have included links to seeds that work best for your zone, in each section. I have likewise included some fruits and herbs where applicable.
Zone 1
- Artichokes (world).
- Chinese Cabbage.
- Kohlrabi.
- Lettuce (leaf only).
- Peas.
- Spinach.
- Turnips.
The country is making a huge error not teaching kids to prepare and raise a garden and construct fires. -Loretta Lynn.
Zone 2
- Artichokes (world).
- Broccoli.
- Chinese Cabbage.
- Endive.
- Kohlrabi.
- Lettuce (leaf just).
I can not sustain to squander anything as precious as fall sunshine by remaining in your home
So I spend practically all the daytime hours in the open air.– Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Zones 3 & 4
- Kohlrabi.
- Lettuce (head just).
- Radishes.
- Spinach.
- Turnips (early August).
Charm surrounds us, but normally we need to be strolling in a garden to know it. -Rumi.
Zones 5 & 6
- Beets.
- Broccoli.
- Brussels Sprouts.
- Carrots.
- Kale.
- Peas.
- Peppers (early in August).
- Radishes.
- Spinach.
- Squash.
- Turnips.
God Almighty initially planted a garden. And certainly, it is the purest of human satisfaction. Francis Bacon.
Zones 7 & 8
- Beans.
- Beets (after the 15th).
- Brussels Sprouts.
- Cabbage.
- Carrots.
- Cauliflower.
- Corn (early).
- Cucumber (early).
- Kale.
- Lettuce.
- Onions (early).
- Peppers (early).
- Spinach.
- Squash.
- Tomatoes (early).
Garden as though you will live permanently. -William Kent.
Zones 9 & 10
- Broccoli.
- Cauliflower.
- Celery.
- Cucumbers (Zone 9 only).
- Eggplant (Zone 10 only).
- Okra (10 only).
- Peas (9 only).
- Peppers (early).
- Pumpkins.
- Squash (summer and winter).
- Tomatoes (9 only).
- Turnips (9 only).
- Watermelon (early).
Article source: https://www.imperfectlyhappy.com/plant-in-august/
