What should I plant in August in Savannah, GA?

In August in Savannah, GA (zone 8b), you can plant Basil, Chives, Dill, Lavender, Mint, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Basil in Savannah, GA?

In Savannah, GA (zone 8b), Basil: start seeds indoors Mar 24 – Jun 30, transplant outdoors May 9 – Aug 16.

When do I plant Chives in Savannah, GA?

In Savannah, GA (zone 8b), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

When do I plant Dill in Savannah, GA?

In Savannah, GA (zone 8b), Dill: direct sow Feb 22 – Sep 8.

What to Plant in August

Savannah, GA · Zone 8b

Last frost: Mar 5 Frost-free days: 265

Full year calendar for Savannah

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

Basil

Chives

Dill

Lavender

Mint

Oregano

Parsley

Rosemary

Sage

Thyme

Artichoke

Beans (Bush)

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Onion

Potato

Squash

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Zucchini

Start Indoors 19

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

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Lavender

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 90–120 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Oregano

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Rosemary

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–120 days

Sage

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 75–90 days

Thyme

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Artichoke

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 85–100 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

Brussels Sprouts

May 9 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Parsley

Jun 9 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Celery

Jun 24 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Kale

Jul 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Jul 17 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Broccoli

Jul 24 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Cabbage

Jul 24 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Jul 24 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Transplant 17

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Plant now

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Lavender

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 90–120 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Oregano

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Rosemary

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–120 days

Sage

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 75–90 days

Thyme

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Artichoke

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 85–100 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

Squash

Feb 15 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

Feb 15 – Aug 16

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Basil

May 9 – Aug 16

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Later this month

Parsley

Aug 17 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Aug 17 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Aug 17 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Direct Sow 7

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Plant now

Carrot

Jan 1 – Dec 31

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Garlic

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Potato

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

Feb 22 – Sep 8

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Beans (Bush)

Feb 22 – Aug 8

9 per sq ft 50–60 days

Later this month

Beet

Aug 17 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Turnip

Aug 17 – 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.
Squash, Zucchini, Kale can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Beans (Bush), Carrot, Potato straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Count backwards from your first frost date to determine the last safe date for starting fall crops.