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What to plant in August in Zone 6b

In August, Zone 6b gardeners can sow for fall harvest — 7 crops have a planting task this month.

Zone 6b frost: last ~04/23, first ~10/20. Dates computed from these and cited extension rules. For your exact town, use the ZIP tool.

Sow for fall harvest

KaleSow for fall harvestSpinachSow for fall harvestSwiss ChardSow for fall harvestRadishesSow for fall harvestTurnipsSow for fall harvestBeetsSow for fall harvestPeasSow for fall harvest

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Last verified 2026-07-16. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rules: UNH Extension, Johnny's, UGA Extension.