What to plant in August in zone 6a
6 crops to start indoors, direct sow, transplant, or harvest in August in USDA hardiness zone 6a. Typical last spring frost around Apr 29, 2026, first fall frost around Oct 17, 2026 — exact dates vary by location within the zone.
Want exact August dates for your address in zone 6a, a drag-and-drop bed layout, and sowing reminders? Enter your ZIP:
Or get a printable zone 6a calendar and reminders by email:
Direct sow outside
Sow these straight into the garden bed this month.
Plant out
Set out these crops (sets, tubers, or starts) now.
Keep going
Timings use NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 43330) in zone 6a, computed with the same engine as GardenDraft’s in-app schedule. Guidance, not guarantees — your exact dates depend on your address.