August Vegetable Guide

August is the month to begin thinking about winter vegetables. Yes, it seems too hot, but seeds for broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, and snap peas can be started in the ground or indoor seed trays this month. August is also the time to keep an eye out for mildew. As the sun sets lower in the sky and days shorten, fungus diseases like mildew begin to affect squash, pumpkins, cukes, and melons. Treat with Bonide Copper Fungicide.

The following chart includes notes for vegetables you can start this month.

Vegetable Plant Time Amount
(family of 4)
Special Notes Plant Now
Carrots Year ’round 20 – 30 ft. row Suitable for a small garden if compact varieties are grown. Can be planted more than once/year for a continuous harvest.
From seed
Radishes Year ’round 4 ft. row Suitable for a small garden if compact varieties are grown. Can be planted more than once/year for a continuous harvest.
From Seed
Florence Fennel June – August 10 – 15 ft. row Grown for it’s bulbous base. Sensitive to root disturbances.
From Starts
Parsley Year ’round 1 – 2 plants Suitable for a small garden if compact varieties are grown.
From Starts
Chives Year ’round 1 clump Suitable for a small garden if growing compact varieties.
From Starts or seeds
Beets February – April then later again in August 10 – 15 ft. row Suitable for a small garden if compact varieties are grown. Can be planted more than once/year for a continuous harvest.
Late Aug from seed
Broccoli August – February 15 – 20 ft. row Can be planted more than once/year for a continuous harvest.
Late Aug from seed
Brussels Sprouts August – February 15 – 20 ft. row N/A
Late Aug from seed
Cabbage August – February 10 – 15 plants Suitable for a small garden if compact varieties are grown.
Late Aug from seed
Cabbage, Chinese August – February 10 – 15 ft. row Suitable for a small garden if compact varieties are grown.
Late Aug from seed
Cauliflower August – February 10 – 15 plants Tie leaves up and over head to protect from frosts.
Late Aug from seed
Celery August – February 20 – 30 ft. row Suitable for a small garden if compact varieties are grown.
Late Aug from seed
Chard August – February 3 – 4 plants Suitable for a small garden if compact varieties are grown.
Late Aug from seed
Endive August – February 10 – 15 ft. row N/A
Late Aug from seed
Kohlrabi August – November 10 – 15 ft. row Suitable for a small garden if compact varieties are grown.
Late Aug from seed
Leeks August – February 10 ft. row N/A
Late Aug from seed
Lettuce August – February 10 – 15 ft. row Suitable for a small garden if compact varieties are grown. Can be planted more than once/year for a continuous harvest.
Late Aug from seed
Mustard August – April 10 ft. row N/A
Late Aug from seed
Peas September – January 30 – 40 ft. row Suitable for a small garden if compact varieties are grown. Can be planted more than once/year for a continuous harvest.
Late Aug from seed
Rutabaga August 10 – 15 ft. row N/A
Late Aug from seed
Spinach September – January 10 – 20 ft. row Suitable for a small garden if compact varieties are grown.
Late Aug from seed
Turnips February – August 10 – 15 ft. row Suitable for a small garden if compact varieties are grown.
Late Aug from seed

 

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