What to Plant in August in Iowa
Here's what you can plant in Iowa during August. Since Iowa spans multiple USDA zones, planting dates vary by location. Find your zone below.
Zone 4b
View full Zone 4b planting guide for August
Harvest
- Acorn Squash
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Anise
- Arugula
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Black Beans
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Cantaloupe
- Catnip
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chives
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Comfrey
- Corn
- Crookneck Squash
- Cucumber
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Edamame
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Fennel (herb)
- Garlic Chives
- Green Beans
- Ground Cherry
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Hyssop
- Kabocha
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Leeks
- Lemon Balm
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Lovage
- Melon
- Mint
- Mitsuba
- Mustard Greens
- Onion
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Radicchio
- Romanesco
- Rue
- Rutabaga
- Sage
- Salsify
- Savory
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Yarrow
- Zucchini
Zone 5a
View full Zone 5a planting guide for August
Harvest
- Acorn Squash
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Anise
- Arugula
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Bitter Melon
- Black Beans
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Calabash
- Cantaloupe
- Catnip
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chives
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Comfrey
- Corn
- Cowpeas
- Cucumber
- Cumin
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Epazote
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Fennel (herb)
- Feverfew
- Garlic Chives
- Green Beans
- Ground Cherry
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Hyssop
- Kabocha
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Thyme
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Lovage
- Melon
- Mint
- Mitsuba
- Mustard Greens
- New Zealand Spinach
- Okra
- Onion
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Radicchio
- Romanesco
- Rue
- Rutabaga
- Sage
- Salsify
- Savory
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Winter Melon
- Yard Long Beans
- Yarrow
- Zucchini
Zone 5b
View full Zone 5b planting guide for August
Harvest
- Acorn Squash
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Anise
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Bitter Melon
- Black Beans
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Calabash
- Cantaloupe
- Catnip
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chives
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Collard Greens
- Comfrey
- Corn
- Cowpeas
- Cucumber
- Cumin
- Delicata Squash
- Echinacea
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Epazote
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Fennel (herb)
- Feverfew
- Garlic Chives
- Green Beans
- Ground Cherry
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Hyssop
- Kabocha
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Thyme
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Lovage
- Melon
- Mint
- Mitsuba
- Okra
- Onion
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Romanesco
- Rue
- Rutabaga
- Sage
- Salsify
- Savory
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Valerian
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Winter Melon
- Yard Long Beans
- Yarrow
- Zucchini