What should I plant in August in Albuquerque, NM?

In August in Albuquerque, NM (zone 7a), you can plant Parsley, Beet, Garlic, Kale, Swiss Chard, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Parsley in Albuquerque, NM?

In Albuquerque, NM (zone 7a), Parsley: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Apr 30 and May 17 – May 31 and Dec 24 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Mar 1 – Jul 8 and Jul 24 – Aug 8.

When do I plant Beet in Albuquerque, NM?

In Albuquerque, NM (zone 7a), Beet: direct sow Feb 15 – Jun 15 and Aug 17 – Sep 23.

When do I plant Garlic in Albuquerque, NM?

In Albuquerque, NM (zone 7a), Garlic: direct sow Jan 1 – Aug 23.

What to Plant in August

Albuquerque, NM · Zone 7a

Last frost: Apr 5 Frost-free days: 207

Full year calendar for Albuquerque

Fall planting season is starting. Direct sow radishes, lettuce, spinach, and other fast cool-season crops for autumn harvest. Start brassica transplants indoors.

August at a Glance

Indoor Transplant Direct Sow

1 5 10 15 20 25

Parsley

Beet

Garlic

Kale

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Start Indoors 1

Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.

Swiss Chard

Jun 24 – Aug 8

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Transplant 3

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Parsley

Jul 24 – Aug 8

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Jul 24 – Sep 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Jul 24 – Sep 8

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Direct Sow 3

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

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Garlic

Jan 1 – Aug 23

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Later this month

Beet

Aug 17 – Sep 23

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Turnip

Aug 17 – Oct 16

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

August Gardening Tips

Start Swiss Chard indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Kale, Parsley, Swiss Chard can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Garlic, Beet, Turnip straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Count backwards from your first frost date to determine the last safe date for starting fall crops.