Curious what you should plant in Tucson in August? It's a great time in the low desert! Let's talk about what you can grow in August in Tucson.
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Overnight average lows drop from 76F to 74F during August.
Planting
Cover Crops & Forage
1st Half of August
BROADCAST IN FIELD:
Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Cowpea, Fenugreek, Millet, Sesame, Sorghum, Sorghum-Sudan (hybrid), Sudangrass
DIRECT SOW / DRILL IN FIELD:
Buckwheat, Corn, Cowpea
2nd Half of August
BROADCAST IN FIELD:
Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Cowpea, Fenugreek, Millet, Sesame, Sorghum, Sorghum-Sudan (hybrid), Sudangrass
DIRECT SOW / DRILL IN FIELD:
Buckwheat, Corn, Cowpea
if you're using sorghum, sorghum-sudan, or sudangrass as forage, understand that these grasses produce prussic acid and cyanide under certain conditions which may affect some livestock. Do thorough research before grazing animals on these.
Herbs
1st Half of August
SOW INDOORS:
HARDEN OFF & TRANSPLANT TO FIELD:
2nd Half of August
SOW INDOORS:
HARDEN OFF & TRANSPLANT TO FIELD:
Fruits & Vegetables
1st Half of August
SOW INDOORS:
Artichoke, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cannabis (Autoflower or Photoperiod), Cardoon, Cauliflower, Chili Pepper, Collards, Cowpea, Cucumber, Melon, Napa, Okra, Romanesco, Summer Squash, Sweet Pepper, Winter Squash
DIRECT SOW IN FIELD:
Cannabis (Autoflower or Photoperiod), Chili Pepper, Cowpea, Cucumber, Melon, Okra, Potato, Summer Squash, Sweet Pepper, Winter Squash
HARDEN OFF & TRANSPLANT TO FIELD:
Cannabis (Autoflower or Photoperiod), Chili Pepper, Cowpea, Cucumber, Melon, Okra, Summer Squash, Winter Squash
2nd Half of August
SOW INDOORS:
Artichoke, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cardoon, Cauliflower, Collards, Cucumber, Kale, Napa, Romanesco, Sweet Pepper, Swiss Chard
DIRECT SOW IN FIELD:
Cucumber, Potato, Summer Squash, Sweet Pepper
HARDEN OFF & TRANSPLANT TO FIELD:
Cannabis (Autoflower or Photoperiod), Chili Pepper, Cowpea, Cucumber, Melon, Okra, Summer Squash, Sweet Pepper, Winter Squash
Grains, Seeds, & Cereals
1st Half of August
BROADCAST IN FIELD:
Buckwheat, Cowpea, Millet, Sesame, Sorghum
DIRECT SOW / DRILL IN FIELD:
Buckwheat, Corn, Cowpea
2nd Half of August
BROADCAST IN FIELD:
Buckwheat, Cowpea, Millet, Sesame, Sorghum
DIRECT SOW / DRILL IN FIELD:
Buckwheat, Corn, Cowpea
Flowers
1st Half of August
DIRECT SOW IN FIELD:
2nd Half of August
DIRECT SOW IN FIELD:
Harvesting
Produce
1st Half of August
Basil, Chili Pepper, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Melon, Mint, Okra, Rosemary, Summer Squash, Sweet Pepper, Winter Squash
2nd Half of August
Basil, Chili Pepper, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Melon, Mint, Okra, Rosemary, Summer Squash, Sweet Pepper, Winter Squash
Seed Saving
1st Half of August
2nd Half of August
Cut Flowers
1st Half of August
2nd Half of August
Weeding
Weeds to Pull
Spurge
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Know some plants I missed for August in Tucson? I'd love to hear from you in the comments!
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