What should I plant in August in Salt Lake City, UT?

In August in Salt Lake City, UT (zone 6b), you can plant Beet, Kale, Swiss Chard, Turnip, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Beet in Salt Lake City, UT?

In Salt Lake City, UT (zone 6b), Beet: direct sow Mar 9 – Jul 8 and Aug 1 – Aug 31.

When do I plant Kale in Salt Lake City, UT?

In Salt Lake City, UT (zone 6b), Kale: start seeds indoors Feb 15 – May 23 and Jun 16 – Jul 8, transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Jul 8 and Aug 1 – Aug 23.

When do I plant Swiss Chard in Salt Lake City, UT?

In Salt Lake City, UT (zone 6b), Swiss Chard: start seeds indoors Mar 1 – Jun 8 and Jul 1 – Jul 23, transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Jul 8 and Aug 1 – Aug 23.

What to Plant in August

Salt Lake City, UT · Zone 6b

Last frost: Apr 15 Frost-free days: 183

Full year calendar for Salt Lake City

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

Beet

Kale

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Transplant 2

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Kale

Aug 1–23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Aug 1–23

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Direct Sow 2

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Beet

Aug 1–31

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Turnip

Aug 1 – Sep 23

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

August Gardening Tips

Kale, Swiss Chard can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow 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.