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What to plant in August in zone 5
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14 crops
to start, sow or transplant in August in USDA zone 5 · last frost ≈ Apr 30 · first frost ≈ Oct 10
Fall planting in August
| Crop | Window |
|---|---|
| Arugula | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Beets | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Broccoli | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Carrots | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Cauliflower | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Cilantro | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Green Beans | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Kale | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Lettuce | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Peas | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Spinach | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Swiss Chard | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Turnips | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
FAQ
What can I plant in August in zone 5?
In zone 5 August is the window for: Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cilantro, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Peas, Spinach….
When is the last frost in zone 5?
Around Apr 30 on average, with the first fall frost around Oct 10. Your local dates can differ by 2+ weeks – adjust using our frost-date calculator.
Other months in zone 5
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Same month, other zones: Zone 3 · Zone 4 · Zone 6 · Zone 7 · Zone 8 · Zone 9 · Zone 10
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