August · Late summer

What to sow in August in Calgary

16 crops are in their window this month in Calgary — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 22 May
First frost≈ 13 Sep
Frost-free days43 days
August averages11°–24°C

Vegetables

13 in season
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Closes 24 Aug
Bok Choy
Direct sow · fall crops resist bolting better than spring ones
Closes 9 Aug
Choy Sum
Direct sow · cut flowering stems young for the most tender bite
Closes 9 Aug
Daikon Radish
Direct sow · cold weather sweetens the roots after a light frost
Closes 2 Aug
Garlic
Plant cloves · plant pointy-side up for straight, strong shoots
Closes 30 Aug

Herbs

3 in season
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
Closes 9 Aug
Dill
Direct sow · taproot resents transplanting, sow direct
Closes 14 Aug
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Closes 4 Aug

Fruit · nothing to sow this month