Broccoflower
- Aug 29 – Oct 2
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Broccoflower is a unique cruciferous vegetable that is a hybrid between broccoli and cauliflower. It offers an appealing alternative to…
What to plant in August in zone 9
Dates assume zone 9's average last spring frost (around Feb 20) and first autumn frost (around Dec 5). Frost dates vary within a zone, so adjust for your own.
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Autumn planting
Brussels Sprouts
- Jul 18 – Aug 21
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) are a biennial vegetable, commonly grown as an annual, and belong to the Brassicaceae…
Cabbage
- Aug 29 – Oct 2
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which includes other…
Leek
- Aug 15 – Sep 18
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–9
Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum) are a member of the onion family (Alliaceae) and are prized for their unique, mild flavor. They…
Red Cabbage
- Aug 15 – Sep 18
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–10
Red cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra) is a vibrant, leafy vegetable known for its distinctive purplish-red color, which…
Romanesco
- Aug 15 – Sep 18
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Romanesco, also known as Romanesco broccoli or Roman cauliflower, is a striking and nutritious vegetable belonging to the Brassica…
Rutabaga
- Aug 15 – Sep 18
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–10
Rutabaga, scientifically known as Brassica napus var. napobrassica, is a root vegetable that belongs to the brassica family, which…
Savoy Cabbage
- Aug 1 – Sep 18
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Savoy cabbage is a type of leafy vegetable belonging to the Brassica oleracea species, which also includes other cabbages, kale, and…