What should I plant in August in Atlanta, GA?

In August in Atlanta, GA (zone 7b), you can plant Chives, Dill, Mint, Parsley, Artichoke, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Chives in Atlanta, GA?

In Atlanta, GA (zone 7b), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

When do I plant Dill in Atlanta, GA?

In Atlanta, GA (zone 7b), Dill: direct sow Mar 24 – Sep 8.

When do I plant Mint in Atlanta, GA?

In Atlanta, GA (zone 7b), Mint: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

What to Plant in August

Atlanta, GA · Zone 7b

Last frost: Mar 20 Frost-free days: 240

Full year calendar for Atlanta

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

Chives

Dill

Mint

Parsley

Artichoke

Beet

Broccoli

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Onion

Potato

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Start Indoors 11

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

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Jan 1 – Aug 31

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 1 – Sep 23

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Broccoli

Jul 9 – Oct 23

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Cabbage

Jul 9 – Oct 23

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Jul 9 – Oct 23

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Transplant 9

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 1 – Oct 23

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Kale

Jan 9 – Oct 16

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Artichoke

Feb 8 – Aug 16

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Direct Sow 6

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Beet

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Carrot

Jan 1 – Dec 31

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Garlic

Jan 1 – Nov 15

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Turnip

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Potato

Feb 8 – Aug 16

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

Mar 24 – Sep 8

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

August Gardening Tips

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