What to Plant in August in North Carolina
Your August planting guide for North Carolina (USDA Zones 5–8, typically Zone 7). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 5–8 — 155–240 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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Zone 7 — August in North Carolina★ Most of NC
962 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season
🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 962
Zone 6 — August in North Carolina
911 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season
🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 911
Zone 8 — August in North Carolina
974 varieties active · Last frost March 15 · 240-day season
🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 974
Zone 5 — August in North Carolina
835 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season
🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 835