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What to plant in August in Zone 6a

In August, Zone 6a gardeners can sow for fall harvest — 4 crops have a planting task this month.

Zone 6a frost: last ~04/30, first ~10/15. 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 harvestBeetsSow 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.