What should I plant in August in Sacramento, CA?

In August in Sacramento, CA (zone 9b), 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 Sacramento, CA?

In Sacramento, CA (zone 9b), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

When do I plant Dill in Sacramento, CA?

In Sacramento, CA (zone 9b), Dill: direct sow Apr 9 – Jul 16 and Jul 24 – Aug 31.

When do I plant Mint in Sacramento, CA?

In Sacramento, CA (zone 9b), Mint: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

What to Plant in August

Sacramento, CA · Zone 9b

Last frost: Feb 10 Frost-free days: 303

Full year calendar for Sacramento

Late summer is prime time for starting your fall garden. Sow cool-season crops indoors or direct sow fast-maturing varieties. The heat will ease soon.

August at a Glance

Indoor Transplant Direct Sow

1 5 10 15 20 25

Chives

Dill

Mint

Parsley

Artichoke

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Onion

Potato

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Start Indoors 12

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 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Broccoli

Jul 17 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Cabbage

Jul 17 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Jul 17 – Dec 31

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

Artichoke

Jan 1 – Aug 16

1 per sq ft 85–100 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

Direct Sow 6

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Nov 8

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Dill

Jul 24 – Aug 31

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Beet

Jul 24 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Carrot

Jul 24 – Dec 31

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Jul 24 – Aug 16

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Turnip

Jul 24 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 30–60 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.