What to Plant in August in Minnesota
Here's what you can plant in Minnesota during August. Since Minnesota spans multiple USDA zones, planting dates vary by location. Find your zone below.
Zone 3a
View full Zone 3a planting guide for August
Harvest
- Acorn Squash
- Arugula
- Bee Balm
- Black Beans
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Catnip
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Comfrey
- Corn
- Crookneck Squash
- Cucumber
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Edamame
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Garlic Chives
- Green Beans
- Horehound
- Hyssop
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Lemon Balm
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Lovage
- Mint
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- Onion
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Romanesco
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Soybeans
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Tomatoes
- Wax Beans
- Yarrow
- Zucchini
Zone 3b
View full Zone 3b planting guide for August
Harvest
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Arugula
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Black Beans
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Catnip
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Comfrey
- Corn
- Crookneck Squash
- Cucumber
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Edamame
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Garlic Chives
- Green Beans
- Horehound
- Hyssop
- Kabocha
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Lemon Balm
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Lovage
- Mint
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- Onion
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Romanesco
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Tomatoes
- Wax Beans
- Yarrow
- Zucchini
Zone 4a
View full Zone 4a planting guide for August
Harvest
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Anise
- Arugula
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Black Beans
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Cantaloupe
- Carrots
- 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
- Napa Cabbage
- 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)
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Yarrow
- Zucchini
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