What to plant in August in zone 5a
2 crops to start indoors, direct sow, or transplant in August in USDA hardiness zone 5a. Typical last spring frost around May 4, 2026, first fall frost around Oct 6, 2026 — exact dates vary by location within the zone.
Zone 5a covers a lot of ground. Enter your ZIP for August dates from your nearest weather station and a month-by-month calendar:
Plant out
Set out these crops (sets, tubers, or starts) now.
Keep going
Timings use NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (Mexico, ME) in zone 5a, computed with the same engine as GardenDraft’s in-app schedule. Guidance, not guarantees — your exact dates depend on your address.