August Planting: Harvest Now, Freeze Later

Planning a Second Vegetable Harvest in August Sowing crops in August for a second harvest is possible, but only for varieties with short growing seasons and tolerance to decreasing daylight. The primary determining factor is whether the crop's maturation period aligns with the onset of steady frosts in a specific region. A common mistake involves planting tomatoes or peppers in open ground during this month. In northern regions and the central belt, these plants will fail to set fruit before the first freezes occur. Suitable Crops for Late Summer Sowing Certain greens and root vegetables can reach maturity if sown in August because they tolerate shorter days and lower nighttime temperatures. These include: