What to plant in August in zone 6b
2 crops to start indoors, direct sow, or transplant in August in USDA hardiness zone 6b. Typical last spring frost around Apr 22, 2026, first fall frost around Oct 20, 2026 — exact dates vary by location within the zone.
Zone 6b 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 (Cisco, UT) in zone 6b, computed with the same engine as GardenDraft’s in-app schedule. Guidance, not guarantees — your exact dates depend on your address.