What should I plant in August in Birmingham, AL?

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

When do I plant Basil in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Basil: start seeds indoors Apr 9 – Jun 30, transplant outdoors May 24 – Aug 16.

When do I plant Chives in Birmingham, AL?

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

When do I plant Dill in Birmingham, AL?

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

What to Plant in August

Birmingham, AL · Zone 7b

Last frost: Mar 25 Frost-free days: 230

Full year calendar for Birmingham

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

Basil

Chives

Dill

Mint

Parsley

Artichoke

Beet

Brussels Sprouts

Carrot

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Onion

Potato

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Zucchini

Start Indoors 9

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 – Sep 8

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 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Brussels Sprouts

May 9 – Aug 23

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Transplant 11

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

Kale

Jan 1 – Oct 23

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 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Artichoke

Feb 1 – Sep 8

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Zucchini

Mar 17 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Basil

May 24 – Aug 16

4 per sq ft 25–35 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 23

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Turnip

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Potato

Feb 1 – Aug 23

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

Mar 24 – Sep 8

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

August Gardening Tips

Start Kale, Strawberry, Chives indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Zucchini, Kale, Strawberry 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.