What to Plant in August in Kentucky

Your August planting guide for Kentucky (USDA Zones 6–7, typically Zone 6). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.

Growing season varies across Zones 6–7 — 180–210 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.

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Harvest

Kentucky · Zones 6–7

Zone 6 August guide

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Zone 6 — August in Kentucky★ Most of KY

911 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 911

Full Zone 6 guide →

Ace 55

Tomatoes · 80-85d

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Ace 56

Tomatoes · 70-75d

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Affirmed

Beans & Legumes · 56d

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Ailsa Craig Onion

Root Vegetables · 110d

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Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion

Alliums · 110-120d

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Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'

Peppers · 85-95d

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Albion

Root Vegetables · 120d

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Alderman

Peas · 70-80d

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+ 903 more Zone 6 varieties for August →

Zone 7 — August in Kentucky

962 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 962

Full Zone 7 guide →