What to Plant in August
Your complete 2026 planting guide
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🌱 Start Seeds Indoors
No seeds to start indoors this month — check the other sections below!
🪴 Transplant Outdoors
No transplanting in August — seedlings are still growing!
🌾 Direct Sow
Too early for direct sowing in August — the soil needs to warm up!
📦 Harvest Time
2 plants
📋 August Garden Tasks
General Tasks
- ✓ Maintain consistent watering
- ✓ Plant fall crops
- ✓ Save seeds from best producers
- ✓ Order garlic for fall planting
- ✓ Clean up spent summer crops
Zone 6B Tasks
- ✓ Last chance for fall plantings