What to Plant in August in Nova Scotia

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

Growing season varies across Zones 5–6 — 155–180 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.

Zone 6 — August in Nova Scotia★ Most of NS

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 5 — August in Nova Scotia

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

🏠 Indoor 57🧺 Harvest 835

Full Zone 5 guide →

Ace 55

Tomatoes · 80-85d

🧺

Ace 56

Tomatoes · 70-75d

🧺

Affirmed

Beans & Legumes · 56d

🧺

Ailsa Craig Onion

Root Vegetables · 110d

🧺

Ailsa Craig Sweet Onion

Alliums · 110-120d

🧺

Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'

Peppers · 85-95d

🧺

Albion

Root Vegetables · 120d

🧺

Alderman

Peas · 70-80d

🧺

+ 827 more Zone 5 varieties for August →