Chicago, Illinois
What to plant in August in Chicago
August in Chicago averages 23°C, and 12 vegetables and fruit can go in this month. Here they are, best fit for the season first.
CabbagePlant now · 9 wksBest match
RadishPlant now · 3 wksFastest
RocketPlant now · 4 wksEasiest
SwedePlant now · 13 wks
Mustard greensLast chance · 5 wksLast chance
SpinachPlant now · 5 wks
Broad BeanPlant now · 16 wks
TurnipPlant now · 5 wks
BeetrootLast chance · 7 wksLast chance
CarrotLast chance · 9 wksLast chance
LettuceLast chance · 4 wksLast chance
CeltuceLast chance · 10 wksLast chance
Coming up in September
These start to go in next month in Chicago.
Start with cabbage: where to buy
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