What to Plant in August — Zone 7
A long growing season ideal for two full planting rounds—cool-season in spring/fall and warm-season in summer.
Quick Answer
In zone 7 during August, late summer — fall garden planting begins in earnest alongside ongoing summer harvests. Your key tasks this month: direct sow fall lettuce, carrots, beets, turnips, and radishes, transplant fall brassica starts into the garden, and plant a second round of bush beans.
August Gardening Tasks for Zone 7
August is late summer — fall garden planting begins in earnest alongside ongoing summer harvests. Zone 7 has a frost-free window from April 15 – Nov 1, which shapes what you can plant and when. Here is your complete task list:
Plant Guides for This Month
These plants are mentioned in your August tasks. Read their full growing guides for detailed planting instructions:
Lettuce
Lettuce is the perfect beginner crop—fast-growing, forgiving, and endlessly vers…
Carrot
Growing carrots at home reveals flavors the supermarket can't match—sweet, earth…
Radish
Radishes are the fastest crop in the garden—ready in under a month from seed. Th…
Beet
Beets are a dual-purpose crop, offering sweet, earthy roots and nutritious sauté…
Turnip
Turnips are underrated dual-purpose crops offering mild, sweet roots and tender,…
Helpful Guides for August
These gardening guides are especially useful this time of year:
- Seed Starting Indoors — essential if you're starting transplants this month
- Companion Planting Guide — plan your layout for maximum yield
- Organic Pest Control — prepare defenses as the season progresses
- Building Better Soil — start any month to improve next season's harvests
- Pest & Disease Library — identify and solve common garden problems organically
- Browse All Plant Guides — detailed growing instructions for every crop
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I plant in August in zone 7?
In zone 7 during August, focus on: Direct sow fall lettuce, carrots, beets, turnips, and radishes. Transplant fall brassica starts into the garden. Plant a second round of bush beans. The frost-free period for zone 7 is April 15 – Nov 1.
Is it too late to plant in August in zone 7?
August is a productive month in zone 7. A long growing season ideal for two full planting rounds—cool-season in spring/fall and warm-season in summer. Check each crop's days to maturity against your remaining frost-free window (April 15 – Nov 1).
What is USDA zone 7?
USDA Zone 7 has a frost-free growing season from approximately April 15 – Nov 1. A long growing season ideal for two full planting rounds—cool-season in spring/fall and warm-season in summer.