If all the space in your garden has been planted already, now might be the time to clear out some of the early season crops that have faded to make space for August plantings. After clearing, pay attention to the nutritional needs of what you are planting next and add soil amendments as needed. Some of the early crops may have depleted the soil of key nutrients that may need to be replaced before the second round of crops. You can defy the heat of August and dig in some new garden space for late summer planting. You will certainly appreciate the additional space next spring. Some gardeners may choose container-friendly vegetables for August planting. Containers make it easy to move plants around to take advantage of sunlight patterns that may change as autumn progresses.
Unless specifically listed as “transplants,” the crops in the list below can be direct-sown in your garden as seeds during August.
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region North Central U.S., Rocky Mountains Pacific Northwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Southeast/Gulf Coast RegionSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region North Central U.S., Rocky Mountains Pacific NorthwestSoutheast/Gulf Coast RegionSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region Pacific NorthwestSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region Pacific NorthwestSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region North Central U.S., Rocky Mountains Pacific NorthwestSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region Pacific NorthwestSoutheast/Gulf Coast RegionSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region Pacific NorthwestSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Pacific NorthwestSoutheast/Gulf Coast RegionSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest Pacific NorthwestSoutheast/Gulf Coast Region
Where You Can Plant in August
Southwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Southeast/Gulf Coast RegionSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Southeast/Gulf Coast RegionSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region North Central U.S., Rocky Mountains
Where You Can Transplant in August
New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region Pacific Northwest
Where You Can Plant in August
New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region
Where You Can Plant in August
New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region North Central U.S., Rocky Mountains Pacific NorthwestSoutheast/Gulf Coast RegionSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
New England and the Mid-Atlantic RegionNorth Central U.S., Rocky MountainsPacific Northwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region Pacific NorthwestSoutheast/Gulf Coast Region
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region
Where You Can Plant in August
Southeast/Gulf Coast Region
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region North Central U.S., Rocky Mountains Pacific NorthwestSoutheast/Gulf Coast RegionSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region North Central U.S., Rocky Mountains Pacific NorthwestSoutheast/Gulf Coast RegionSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Southeast/Gulf Coast RegionSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest Pacific NorthwestSouthwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Southwest
Where You Can Plant in August
Central U.S./Midwest New England and the Mid-Atlantic Region North Central U.S., Rocky Mountains Pacific NorthwestSoutheast/Gulf Coast RegionSouthwest
