Zone 8B — August
What to Plant in August in Zone 8B
August in Zone 8B:
0 crops to start indoors,
144 to plant or direct sow outside, and
4 entering harvest window.
Last frost averages March 20. Reference city: Houston, TX.
0 Start Indoors
144 Plant Outside
4 Harvest
Start Indoors in August
Nothing to start seeds indoors in August for Zone 8B.
Next window: November — 1 variety, including Texas 1015Y SuperSweet Onion.
Plant Outside in August
| Plant | Type | Action | Target Date | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abe Lincoln Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 – Oct 30 |
| Ace 55 Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 – Oct 25 |
| Amish Paste Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 14 – Oct 25 |
| Anaheim Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 17 – Oct 25 |
| Ancho Grande Hot Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| Anna Russian Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 |
| Atkinson Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 20 |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 |
| Banana Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 12 |
| Beefsteak Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 – Oct 25 |
| Better Boy Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 15 |
| Big Beef Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 |
| Big Bertha Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 13 |
| Big Boy Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 18 |
| Big Jim Hatch Chile (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 15 |
| Big Rainbow Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 25 – Nov 4 |
| Black Cherry Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 4 – Oct 15 |
| Black From Tula Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 25 |
| Black Krim Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Black Pearl Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 5 |
| Blondkopfchen Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Bonny Best Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Bradley Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Brandywine Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 – Oct 30 |
| California Wonder Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 12 – Oct 15 |
| Calypso Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Caribe Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| Carmello Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 15 |
| Carmen Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 30 – Oct 20 |
| Cayenne Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 25 |
| Celebrity Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 12 |
| Chadwick's Cherry Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 30 |
| Cherokee Purple Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 18 – Oct 25 |
| Cherry Bomb peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Chinese 5-Color Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| Chocolate Bell Sweet Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 5 – Oct 20 |
| Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 15 |
| Chocolate Stripes Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 |
| Corno di Toro Pepper (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Costoluto Genovese Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 20 |
| Creole Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 18 |
| Cubanelle Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 2 – Oct 10 |
| Cupid Grape Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 5 – Oct 10 |
| Delicious Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Early Girl Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 22 – Oct 2 |
| Egg Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Emerald Giant Sweet Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| Fish Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 20 |
| Five Star Grape Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 2 |
| Floradade Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 15 |
| Fresno Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Gardener's Delight Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 30 – Oct 15 |
| German Johnson Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 25 |
| Glacier Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 25 – Sep 28 |
| Gochugaru Korean Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 |
| Golden Marconi Sweet Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 5 – Oct 20 |
| Golden Sunray Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Green Envy Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 30 – Oct 10 |
| Green Grape Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 5 – Oct 18 |
| Green Zebra Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 18 |
| Gypsy Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 30 – Oct 5 |
| Hatch Green Chile (NM 6-4) Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 20 |
| Hillbilly Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 25 |
| Homestead Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 – Oct 25 |
| Honey Bee Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 30 |
| Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 5 – Oct 15 |
| Indigo Rose Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 30 |
| Isis Candy Cherry Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 20 |
| Jalapeño Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 5 – Oct 15 |
| Jaune Flamme Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 |
| Jet Star Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 12 |
| Jimmy Nardello Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 – Oct 30 |
| Jubilee Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Juliet Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 29 – Oct 1 |
| Kellogg's Breakfast tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| King Arthur Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 29 |
| Large Red Cherry Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 20 |
| Lunchbox Mini Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 25 – Sep 30 |
| Manitoba Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 6 |
| Marglobe Improved Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 20 |
| Marglobe Supreme Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 20 |
| Mariachi Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 6 – Oct 15 |
| Marion Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Matt's Wild Cherry Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 25 – Oct 5 |
| Midnight Snack Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 5 – Oct 10 |
| Money Maker Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 – Oct 25 |
| Mountain Magic Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 12 – Oct 15 |
| Mr. Stripey Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 |
| Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 8 – Oct 10 |
| Nantes Carrot (fall planting) | root vegetable | Direct Sow | Aug 21 | Nov 4 |
| Orange Horizon Sweet Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Orange Oxheart Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| Oregon Spring Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 28 – Oct 10 |
| Padron Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 30 |
| Pasilla de Oaxaca Hot Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| Patio Princess Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 5 – Oct 10 |
| Paul Robeson tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 25 |
| Pepperoncini Pepper (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 5 – Oct 15 |
| Pimento Sweet Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 25 – Oct 30 |
| Pineapple Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| Pink Delicious Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 – Oct 24 |
| Pink Oxheart Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 – Oct 30 |
| Poblano Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 5 |
| Ponderosa Red Beefsteak Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 – Oct 30 |
| Purple Beauty Sweet Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 15 |
| Purple Tiger Hot Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 30 – Nov 9 |
| Red Cayenne Hot Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| Red Cherry Hot Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Red Mushroom Hot Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| Red Pear Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 5 – Oct 15 |
| Red Robin Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 25 |
| Rio Grande Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Roma VF Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Rutgers Tomato (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 20 |
| Sakura Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 25 – Sep 30 |
| San Marzano Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 18 – Oct 28 |
| Santa Fe Grande Hot Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Serrano Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 20 |
| Shishito Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 30 – Oct 5 |
| Stupice Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 25 – Oct 10 |
| Sun Gold Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 5 |
| Sunbright Yellow Sweet Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| SunChocola Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 30 – Oct 10 |
| Sungella Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 30 – Oct 10 |
| Sunray Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 20 |
| Sweet 100 Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 30 – Oct 5 |
| Sweet Million Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 30 – Oct 5 |
| Sweet Treats Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 5 – Oct 15 |
| Tabasco Hot Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 – Oct 30 |
| Thai Hot Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| Thessaloniki Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 1 – Oct 12 |
| Tigerella Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 25 – Oct 10 |
| Tiny Tim Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 15 – Sep 25 |
| Tumbling Tom Red Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 5 – Oct 10 |
| VR Moscow Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 20 – Oct 30 |
| White Cherry Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Sep 29 – Oct 10 |
| White Cloud Sweet Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 15 |
| Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| Yellow Jalapeno (Caloro) Hot Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| Yellow Mushroom Hot Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 15 – Oct 25 |
| Yellow Oxheart Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 19 |
| Yellow Pear Tomatoes (fall planting) | tomato | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 20 |
| Yolo Wonder Sweet Peppers (fall planting) | pepper | Transplant | Aug 1 | Oct 10 – Oct 20 |
Harvest in August
| Plant | Type | Planted / Sown | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jicama Mexican Yam Bean | legume | Mar 27 | Aug 14 – Sep 3 |
| Roselle calyces and leaves | vegetable | Mar 27 | Aug 24 – Sep 23 |
| Chayote squash | vegetable | Apr 3 | Aug 1 – Aug 31 |
| Tepin Hot Peppers | pepper | Apr 3 | Aug 1 – Oct 20 |
Key Tasks for August in Zone 8B
- 1 Harden off transplants before moving outdoors — set them outside in a sheltered spot for increasing hours over 7–10 days before planting in the ground.
- 2 Direct sow seeds at the recommended depth and spacing. Keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination is complete.
- 3 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.
- 4 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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