What should I plant in August in Memphis, TN?

In August in Memphis, TN (zone 7b), you can plant Basil, Dill, Parsley, Artichoke, Beet, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Basil in Memphis, TN?

In Memphis, TN (zone 7b), Basil: start seeds indoors Apr 1 – Jun 30, transplant outdoors May 17 – Aug 16.

When do I plant Dill in Memphis, TN?

In Memphis, TN (zone 7b), Dill: direct sow Apr 1 – Aug 31.

When do I plant Parsley in Memphis, TN?

In Memphis, TN (zone 7b), Parsley: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Apr 23 and Jun 1 – Jul 23 and Nov 9 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 17 – Jun 30 and Aug 9 – Sep 30.

What to Plant in August

Memphis, TN · Zone 7b

Last frost: Mar 20 Frost-free days: 235

Full year calendar for Memphis

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

Dill

Parsley

Artichoke

Beet

Carrot

Cauliflower

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Onion

Potato

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Start Indoors 3

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

Kale

Jun 24 – Aug 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Jul 9 – Sep 15

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Cauliflower

Aug 1–16

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Transplant 7

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Onion

Jan 17 – Aug 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Leek

Jan 24 – Aug 23

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Artichoke

Feb 15 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Basil

May 17 – Aug 16

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Parsley

Aug 9 – Sep 30

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Aug 9 – Oct 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Aug 9 – Oct 16

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Direct Sow 6

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Oct 16

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Potato

Feb 15 – Aug 16

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

Apr 1 – Aug 31

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Carrot

Jul 17 – Sep 30

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Beet

Aug 9 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Turnip

Aug 9 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

August Gardening Tips

Start Kale, Cauliflower, Swiss Chard indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Kale, Onion, Leek 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.