What to Plant in August in New York
Here's what you can plant in New York during August. Since New York spans multiple USDA zones, planting dates vary by location. Find your zone below.
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
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
Zone 6a
View full Zone 6a planting guide for August
Harvest
- Acorn Squash
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Anise
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Bitter Melon
- Black Beans
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Calabash
- Cantaloupe
- Catnip
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Chamomile
- Chickpeas
- Chives
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Collard Greens
- Comfrey
- Corn
- Crosne
- Cucumber
- Cumin
- Delicata Squash
- Echinacea
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Epazote
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Fennel (herb)
- Feverfew
- Garlic Chives
- Green Beans
- Ground Cherry
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Hyssop
- Kabocha
- Kidney Beans
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Thyme
- Lentils
- Loofah
- Lovage
- Luffa
- Marjoram
- Melon
- Mint
- Okra
- Onion
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Romanesco
- Rue
- Sage
- Salsify
- Savory
- Savoy Cabbage
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Valerian
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Winter Melon
- Yarrow
- Zucchini
Zone 6b
View full Zone 6b planting guide for August
Harvest
- Acorn Squash
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Anise
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Black Beans
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Calabash
- Cantaloupe
- Catnip
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Chamomile
- Chickpeas
- Chives
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Comfrey
- Corn
- Crosne
- Cucumber
- Cumin
- Delicata Squash
- Echinacea
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Fennel (herb)
- Feverfew
- Garlic Chives
- Ground Cherry
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Hyssop
- Kabocha
- Kidney Beans
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lemon Thyme
- Lentils
- Loofah
- Lovage
- Luffa
- Marjoram
- Melon
- Mint
- Okra
- Onion
- Oregano
- Parsnip
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Rue
- Sage
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Valerian
- Watermelon
- Winter Melon
- Yarrow
Zone 7a
View full Zone 7a planting guide for August
Harvest
- Acorn Squash
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Anise
- Artichoke
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Black Beans
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Calabash
- Cardoon
- Catnip
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Chayote
- Chives
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Comfrey
- Crosne
- Cumin
- Delicata Squash
- Echinacea
- Eggplant
- Feverfew
- Garlic Chives
- Ground Cherry
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Hyssop
- Jicama
- Kabocha
- Kidney Beans
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lemon Thyme
- Loofah
- Lovage
- Luffa
- Marjoram
- Melon
- Mint
- Onion
- Oregano
- Parsnip
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Rosemary
- Rue
- Sage
- Salsify
- Shallot
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tarragon
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Valerian
- Watermelon
- Winter Melon
- Yarrow
Zone 7b
View full Zone 7b planting guide for August
Harvest
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Anise
- Artichoke
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Black Beans
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Calabash
- Cardoon
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Chayote
- Chives
- Comfrey
- Crosne
- Cumin
- Echinacea
- Eggplant
- Feverfew
- Garlic Chives
- Ground Cherry
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hot Peppers
- Hubbard Squash
- Hyssop
- Jicama
- Lavender
- Leeks
- Lemon Thyme
- Loofah
- Lovage
- Luffa
- Marjoram
- Mint
- Onion
- Oregano
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Rosemary
- Rue
- Sage
- Shallot
- Soybeans
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Valerian
- Winter Melon
- Yarrow