Zone 7B — August
What to Plant in August in Zone 7B
August in Zone 7B:
0 crops to start indoors,
0 to plant or direct sow outside, and
13 entering harvest window.
Last frost averages April 7. Reference city: Charlotte, NC.
0 Start Indoors
0 Plant Outside
13 Harvest
Start Indoors in August
No crops to start indoors in August for Zone 7B.
Plant Outside in August
No crops to plant outside in August for Zone 7B.
Harvest in August
| Plant | Type | Planted / Sown | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | herb | Apr 5 | Aug 3 – Sep 2 |
| Atlantic Giant Pumpkin | squash | Apr 12 | Aug 10 |
| Big Max Pumpkin | squash | Apr 12 | Aug 5 – Aug 10 |
| Chayote squash | vegetable | Apr 19 | Aug 17 – Sep 16 |
| Evergreen Bunching Onions | root vegetable | Apr 5 | Aug 3 |
| Grano Red Onions | root vegetable | Apr 5 | Aug 3 |
| Grano White Onions | root vegetable | Apr 5 | Aug 3 |
| Indian Spring Mix Hollyhock Flowers | flower | Apr 5 | Aug 3 – Oct 2 |
| Pacific Giant Pumpkin | squash | Apr 12 | Aug 5 – Aug 15 |
| Southport Red Globe Onions | root vegetable | Apr 5 | Aug 3 |
| Southport White Globe Onions | root vegetable | Apr 5 | Aug 3 |
| Summer Carnival Mix Hollyhock Flowers | flower | Apr 5 | Aug 3 – Oct 2 |
| Tepin Hot Peppers | pepper | Apr 19 | Aug 17 – Oct 25 (before frost) |
Key Tasks for August in Zone 7B
- 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 Begin fall cool-season planting window this month. Direct sow lettuce, spinach, arugula, and radishes now for harvest before hard frost.
- 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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