🍁 What to Plant in August 2026 — Part 2: 6 More Plants + Fall Garden Tips

🍁 What to Plant in August 2026 — Part 2: 6 More Plants + Fall Garden Tips

Already planted lettuce, spinach, radishes, carrots, and beets?

đŸŒ± Your August garden still has plenty of possibilities.

Here are six more crops and plants worth considering as summer begins transitioning into fall.

đŸ„Ź 7. Kale

Kale is one of fall gardening’s easiest winners.

❄ It handles cooler weather well and can continue producing as temperatures drop.

If your growing season is getting short, consider using young transplants instead of starting from seed.

đŸ„Š 8. Broccoli

Broccoli can be an excellent fall crop, but timing matters.

đŸŒ± In late summer, transplants are often easier because they give the plants a head start before colder weather arrives.

đŸŒ± 9. Turnips

Turnips grow relatively quickly and give you two edible parts.

đŸ„Ź Enjoy the greens while the roots continue developing below the soil.

They’re especially useful for small-space gardens.

💚 10. Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi may look unusual, but it’s surprisingly beginner-friendly.

đŸ„Š The crisp stem has a mild flavor and can be sliced raw, roasted, or added to salads.

Cooler fall temperatures make it a fun late-season crop.

🌿 11. Cool-Season Herbs

Don't forget your herb garden.

Depending on your climate, cilantro, parsley, and chives can fit beautifully into a fall planting plan. đŸŒ±

Containers make herbs especially easy because you can move them when temperatures change.

🌾 12. Perennials

August isn’t only about vegetables.

đŸŒŒ Late summer into early fall can also be a good time to establish many perennial plants.

Keep newly planted perennials consistently watered while their roots settle in.

☀ Help Fall Seedlings Survive August Heat

The funny thing about fall gardening is that you often have to start it during summer heat.

Try these simple tricks:

  • 💧 Keep newly seeded soil consistently moist
  • ⛱ Use temporary afternoon shade during extreme heat
  • 🍂 Apply a light layer of mulch around established seedlings
  • 🌅 Transplant during early morning or evening
  • đŸŒ± Avoid letting tiny seedlings completely dry out

đŸȘŽ Try a Fall Container Garden

No backyard? No problem.

Try:

  • đŸ„Ź Lettuce in shallow planters
  • 🔮 Radishes in containers
  • 🌿 Kale in medium pots
  • đŸŒ± Herbs near the kitchen
  • 🍃 Spinach in window boxes

Even a balcony or patio can become a productive fall garden.

🍂 Give Your Garden a Second Season

August doesn’t have to mean the garden is winding down.

đŸŒ± With the right plants and a little planning, you can turn empty summer beds into fresh fall harvests.

Check your frost date, choose fast-growing varieties, and keep new seedlings hydrated while the weather is still warm.

Your garden may have another entire season waiting for you.

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👉 What to Plant in August 2026 — Part 1: 6 Easy Picks for a Fall Garden

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