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What to plant in August in Zone 5b

In August, Zone 5b gardeners can sow for fall harvest — 3 crops have a planting task this month.

Zone 5b frost: last ~05/04, first ~10/08. Dates computed from these and cited extension rules. For your exact town, use the ZIP tool.

Sow for fall harvest

SpinachSow for fall harvestRadishesSow for fall harvestTurnipsSow for fall harvest

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Last verified 2026-08-28. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rules: UNH Extension, Johnny's, UGA Extension.