What to Plant in August in Nebraska

Your August planting guide for Nebraska (USDA Zones 4–6, typically Zone 5). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.

Growing season varies across Zones 4–6135–180 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.

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Transplant Outdoors

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Direct Sow

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Harvest

Nebraska · Zones 4–6

Zone 5 August guide

Zone 5August in Nebraska★ Most of NE

835 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 835
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+ 827 more Zone 5 varieties for August

Zone 4August in Nebraska

729 varieties active · Last frost May 10 · 135-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 729
Full Zone 4 guide →

+ 721 more Zone 4 varieties for August

Zone 6August in Nebraska

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

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 911
Full Zone 6 guide →

+ 903 more Zone 6 varieties for August

August in Regions Overlapping Zones 4–6

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