What to Plant in August in Kentucky
Here's what you can plant in Kentucky during August. Since Kentucky spans multiple USDA zones, planting dates vary by location. Find your zone below.
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Zone 6b
View full Zone 6b planting guide for August
Harvest
- Acorn Squash
- Ageratum
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Anise
- Astilbe
- Bachelor's Button
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Begonias
- Belgian Endive
- Black Beans
- Black-eyed Susan
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Calabash
- Calendula
- Cantaloupe
- Catnip
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celosia
- Chamomile
- Chickpeas
- Chives
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Comfrey
- Coreopsis
- Corn
- Cosmos
- Crocus
- Crosne
- Cucumber
- Cumin
- Daffodils
- Dahlias
- Daylily
- Delicata Squash
- Echinacea (Purple Coneflower)
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Fennel (herb)
- Feverfew
- Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
- Garlic Chives
- Geraniums
- Gladiolus
- Ground Cherry
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hostas
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Hyacinths
- Hydrangeas
- Hyssop
- Impatiens
- Kabocha
- Kidney Beans
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lemon Thyme
- Lentils
- Lilies
- Lobelia
- Loofah
- Lovage
- Luffa
- Marigolds
- Marjoram
- Melon
- Mint
- Nasturtium
- Okra
- Onion
- Oregano
- Pansy
- Parsnip
- Peppers
- Petunia
- Phlox
- Pole Beans
- Portulaca
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Roses
- Rue
- Sage
- Salsify
- Salvia
- Savoy Cabbage
- Sedum (Stonecrop)
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snapdragon
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Pea
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Tulips
- Valerian
- Vinca (Annual)
- Watermelon
- Winter Melon
- Yarrow
- Zinnia
Zone 7a
View full Zone 7a planting guide for August
Harvest
- Acorn Squash
- Ageratum
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Anise
- Artichoke
- Astilbe
- Bachelor's Button
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Begonias
- Belgian Endive
- Black Beans
- Black-eyed Susan
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Calabash
- Calendula
- Cardoon
- Catnip
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celosia
- Chayote
- Chives
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Comfrey
- Coreopsis
- Cosmos
- Crocus
- Crosne
- Cumin
- Daffodils
- Dahlias
- Daylily
- Delicata Squash
- Echinacea (Purple Coneflower)
- Eggplant
- Feverfew
- Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
- Garlic Chives
- Geraniums
- Gladiolus
- Ground Cherry
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hostas
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Hydrangeas
- Hyssop
- Impatiens
- Jicama
- Kabocha
- Kidney Beans
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lemon Thyme
- Lilies
- Loofah
- Lovage
- Luffa
- Marigolds
- Marjoram
- Melon
- Mint
- Nasturtium
- Onion
- Oregano
- Parsnip
- Peppers
- Petunia
- Phlox
- Portulaca
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Rosemary
- Roses
- Rue
- Sage
- Salsify
- Salvia
- Sedum (Stonecrop)
- Shallot
- Snapdragon
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Valerian
- Vinca (Annual)
- Watermelon
- Winter Melon
- Yarrow
- Zinnia
Zone 7b
View full Zone 7b planting guide for August
Harvest
- Ageratum
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Anise
- Artichoke
- Bachelor's Button
- Bee Balm
- Begonias
- Belgian Endive
- Black Beans
- Black-eyed Susan
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Calabash
- Calendula
- Cardoon
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celosia
- Chayote
- Chives
- Comfrey
- Coreopsis
- Cosmos
- Crocus
- Crosne
- Cumin
- Dahlias
- Daylily
- Echinacea (Purple Coneflower)
- Eggplant
- Feverfew
- Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
- Garlic Chives
- Geraniums
- Gladiolus
- Ground Cherry
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hostas
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Hydrangeas
- Hyssop
- Impatiens
- Jicama
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lemon Thyme
- Lilies
- Loofah
- Lovage
- Luffa
- Marigolds
- Marjoram
- Mint
- Nasturtium
- Onion
- Oregano
- Peppers
- Petunia
- Phlox
- Portulaca
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Rosemary
- Roses
- Rue
- Sage
- Salvia
- Sedum (Stonecrop)
- Shallot
- Snapdragon
- Soybeans
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Alyssum
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Valerian
- Vinca (Annual)
- Winter Melon
- Yarrow
- Zinnia
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