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Zone 7A — August

What to Plant in August in Zone 7A

August in Zone 7A: 0 crops to start indoors, 0 to plant or direct sow outside, and 27 entering harvest window. Last frost averages April 17. Reference city: Raleigh, NC.
Updated May 13, 2026 · Frost data from NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
0 Start Indoors
0 Plant Outside
27 Harvest
Frost risk: Cleared

Frost season has cleared in Zone 7A. The last spring frost typically passed by April 17, and the very latest 10% chance closed by May 4. Tender crops are safe to plant out.

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Start Indoors in August

No crops to start indoors in August for Zone 7A.

Plant Outside in August

No crops to plant outside in August for Zone 7A.

Harvest in August

Plant Type Planted / Sown Harvest Window
Angelica herb Apr 15 Aug 13 – Sep 12
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin squash Apr 22 Aug 20
Big Max Pumpkin squash Apr 22 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Birds Eye Hot Peppers pepper Apr 29 Aug 7 – Aug 17
Bloody Butcher Corn vegetable Apr 29 Aug 7 – Aug 17
Brilliant Celeriac root vegetable Apr 15 Aug 3 – Aug 13
Butternut Squash squash Apr 29 Aug 7 – Aug 27
Caribbean Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper pepper Apr 29 Aug 2 – Aug 27
Chayote squash vegetable Apr 29 Aug 27 – Sep 26
Cinderella Pumpkin squash Apr 22 Aug 10
Delica kabocha squash squash Apr 29 Aug 2 – Aug 17
Evergreen Bunching Onions root vegetable Apr 15 Aug 13
Grano Red Onions root vegetable Apr 15 Aug 13
Grano White Onions root vegetable Apr 15 Aug 13
Green Hubbard Winter Squash squash Apr 22 Aug 10
Honeydew Melon melon Apr 29 Aug 7 – Aug 22
Indian Spring Mix Hollyhock Flowers flower Apr 15 Aug 13 – Oct 12
Luffa gourds vegetable Apr 29 Aug 7 – Aug 27
Pacific Giant Pumpkin squash Apr 22 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Rainbow Corn vegetable Apr 22 Aug 5 – Aug 15
Red Burgundy Onions root vegetable Apr 15 Aug 3 – Aug 13
Southport Red Globe Onions root vegetable Apr 15 Aug 13
Southport White Globe Onions root vegetable Apr 15 Aug 13
Spanish Sweet White Onions root vegetable Apr 15 Aug 3 – Aug 13
Summer Carnival Mix Hollyhock Flowers flower Apr 15 Aug 13 – Oct 12
Tepin Hot Peppers pepper Apr 29 Aug 27 – Oct 18 (before frost)
Habanero Pepper pepper May 6 Aug 4 – Sep 3

Key Tasks for August in Zone 7A

  1. 1 Apply 2–3 inches of mulch around heat-sensitive crops to retain moisture and keep root zones cooler. Water deeply and less frequently rather than shallow daily watering.
  2. 2 Begin fall cool-season planting window this month. Direct sow lettuce, spinach, arugula, and radishes now for harvest before hard frost.
  3. 3 Check soil moisture before watering — stick a finger 2 inches into the soil. Water only when the soil is dry at that depth. Consistent moisture is more important than frequency.
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