What to Plant in August, Adelaide & SA
108 crops you can sow in August across Adelaide & SA.
In Season This Month
Fruit (33)
Leafy (17)
Herb (15)
Fruiting (12)
Root (12)
Flower (9)
Brassica (4)
Micro (4)
Mushroom (2)
All August Crops at a Glance
| Plant | Category | Harvest | Spacing | Companions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1460d | 600cm | n/a | |
| Flower | 55d | 20cm | Lettuce, Brassicas, Beans | |
| Fruit | 1460d | 400cm | Nasturtium, Chives, Garlic | |
| Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Nasturtium, Garlic, Chives | |
| Fruiting | 730d | 40cm | Tomato, Parsley, Basil | |
| Root | 65d | 10cm | Lettuce, Onion, Brassicas | |
| Fruit | 365d | 150cm | Tansy, Borage, Marigold | |
| Fruit | 730d | 150cm | n/a | |
| Fruit | 730d | 120cm | Strawberry, Azalea, Rhododendron | |
| Leafy | 50d | 20cm | Beetroot, Celery | |
| Flower | 60d | 40cm | Strawberry, Tomato, Cucumber | |
| Fruit | 365d | 150cm | Tansy, Marigold, Garlic | |
| Fruiting | 90d | 20cm | Potato, Corn, Lettuce | |
| Micro | 7d | 1cm | n/a | |
| Brassica | 90d | 50cm | Beetroot, Onion, Dill | |
| Flower | 60d | 25cm | Tomato, Brassicas, Beans | |
| Fruit | 90d | 60cm | Tomato, Basil | |
| Fruiting | 100d | 45cm | Basil, Tomato, Carrot | |
| Root | 85d | 5cm | Lettuce, Onion, Leek | |
| Root | 150d | 30cm | Leek, Beans, Brassicas | |
| Leafy | 120d | 25cm | Leek, Tomato, Beans | |
| Herb | 60d | 20cm | Brassicas, Onion, Lettuce | |
| Fruit | 1825d | 500cm | Nasturtium, Garlic, Chives | |
| Fruiting | 90d | 45cm | Basil, Tomato, Carrot | |
| Brassica | 75d | 45cm | Beetroot, Onion, Dill | |
| Flower | 60d | 60cm | Tomato, Potato, Fruit trees | |
| Herb | 50d | 15cm | Spinach, Dill | |
| Flower | 365d | 100cm | Lavender, Garlic, Chives | |
| Root | 60d | 20cm | Carrot, Lettuce | |
| Herb | 60d | 25cm | Cabbage, Onion, Corn | |
| Fruiting | 100d | 60cm | Beans, Marigold, Thyme | |
| Leafy | 45d | 25cm | Lettuce, Radish, Carrot | |
| Fruit | 730d | 300cm | Fruit trees, Comfrey | |
| Leafy | 80d | 30cm | n/a | |
| Fruit | 365d | 400cm | n/a | |
| Brassica | 55d | 25cm | Beetroot, Onion, Dill | |
| Fruiting | 365d | 100cm | Sunflower, Tarragon, Peas | |
| Leafy | 90d | 40cm | Fruit trees | |
| Fruit | 730d | 150cm | n/a | |
| Fruit | 730d | 200cm | Hyssop, Basil, Clover | |
| Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | n/a | |
| Herb | 120d | 90cm | Comfrey, Chives | |
| Root | 300d | 40cm | Potato, Apple, Rhubarb | |
| Root | 150d | 40cm | Corn, Beans, Sunflower | |
| Fruit | 365d | 500cm | n/a | |
| Leafy | 70d | 40cm | Beetroot, Onion, Celery | |
| Fruit | 730d | 400cm | Comfrey, Nasturtium, Marigold | |
| Leafy | 35d | 20cm | Lettuce, Beans | |
| Flower | 90d | 60cm | Brassicas, Tomato, Rosemary | |
| Herb | 60d | 30cm | Tomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees | |
| Leafy | 55d | 25cm | Carrot, Radish, Chives | |
| Herb | 75d | 25cm | Capsicum, Tomato, Beans | |
| Fruit | 730d | 400cm | n/a | |
| Leafy | 35d | 15cm | Lettuce, Radish | |
| Herb | 70d | 30cm | Cabbage, Tomato | |
| Leafy | 40d | 20cm | Carrot, Lettuce | |
| Herb | 730d | 200cm | Native plants, Finger lime | |
| Fruit | 365d | 500cm | n/a | |
| Brassica | 40d | 25cm | Beetroot, Carrot | |
| Fruit | 365d | 100cm | Native plants | |
| Flower | 90d | 20cm | Native plants, Ferns | |
| Fruit | 730d | 400cm | Nasturtium, Garlic, Chives | |
| Fruit | 1460d | 500cm | Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme | |
| Root | 180d | 10cm | Carrot, Beetroot, Lettuce | |
| Herb | 90d | 30cm | Capsicum, Tomato | |
| Mushroom | 21d | 0cm | n/a | |
| Herb | 80d | 20cm | Tomato, Carrot | |
| Root | 120d | 10cm | Rosemary, Beans | |
| Micro | 12d | 1cm | n/a | |
| Fruit | 730d | 400cm | Nasturtium, Garlic, Chives | |
| Fruit | 1460d | 400cm | Nasturtium, Chives, Garlic | |
| Fruiting | 75d | 10cm | Carrot, Radish, Corn | |
| Fruit | 1825d | 1000cm | n/a | |
| Fruit | 1095d | 500cm | Fruit trees | |
| Leafy | 60d | 40cm | n/a | |
| Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Nasturtium, Garlic, Chives | |
| Fruit | 365d | 300cm | Lavender, Rosemary | |
| Root | 90d | 30cm | Beans, Nasturtium, Marigold | |
| Fruit | 1460d | 500cm | Native plants, Host tree (semi-parasitic) | |
| Fruit | 1825d | 400cm | Fruit trees | |
| Fruiting | 120d | 30cm | Corn, Beans | |
| Root | 30d | 5cm | Lettuce, Carrot | |
| Micro | 8d | 1cm | n/a | |
| Fruit | 730d | 150cm | n/a | |
| Fruiting | 365d | 90cm | Strawberry, Beans, Brassicas | |
| Leafy | 40d | 15cm | Lettuce, Carrot | |
| Herb | 180d | 60cm | Sage, Carrot | |
| Herb | 75d | 50cm | Rosemary, Brassicas, Carrot | |
| Herb | 90d | 30cm | Pigface, Samphire | |
| Mushroom | 60d | 0cm | n/a | |
| Leafy | 60d | 30cm | Beans, Onion, Lettuce | |
| Flower | 70d | 25cm | Marigold, Alyssum, Calendula | |
| Fruiting | 60d | 10cm | Carrot, Radish, Corn | |
| Leafy | 60d | 30cm | Strawberry, Lettuce | |
| Leafy | 55d | 20cm | Strawberry, Pea | |
| Root | 60d | 10cm | Carrot, Lettuce, Tomato | |
| Fruit | 90d | 30cm | Borage, Lettuce, Spinach | |
| Micro | 10d | 1cm | n/a | |
| Fruit | 730d | 1000cm | n/a | |
| Herb | 75d | 40cm | Most vegetables | |
| Leafy | 45d | 20cm | Carrot, Onion | |
| Herb | 120d | 30cm | Cabbage, Strawberry | |
| Fruiting | 85d | 60cm | Basil, Marigold, Coriander | |
| Fruiting | 85d | 60cm | Basil, Carrot, Marigold | |
| Root | 55d | 15cm | Peas, Lettuce, Onion | |
| Fruit | 1460d | 1000cm | n/a | |
| Leafy | 40d | 15cm | Mint, Lettuce | |
| Flower | 90d | 40cm | Brassicas, Tomato, Herbs |
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Download PDF →Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetables can I plant in August in Adelaide?
August in Adelaide is winter, so focus on crops suited to Mediterranean conditions at this time of year. Check the full planting list above for every vegetable, herb, and fruit you can sow or transplant this month, with spacing and harvest timing included.
What grows well in Adelaide during August?
Winter in Adelaide suits cool-season crops. Plant broad beans, peas, garlic, onion, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, silverbeet, spinach, and Asian greens. Many herbs like coriander, parsley, and dill also prefer the cooler weather.
How often should I water my vegetable garden in August in Adelaide?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In August in Adelaide, check the soil moisture by pushing your finger 5 centimetres into the soil. If it feels dry, water deeply. Mulch reduces watering needs significantly. Most vegetable gardens need deep watering two to three times per week rather than light daily sprinkles.
How do I manage water restrictions when gardening in Adelaide in August?
Adelaide's water restrictions vary by season. Use drip irrigation and soaker hoses to water efficiently. Mulch beds heavily with straw or lucerne to reduce evaporation. Consider installing a rainwater tank and using greywater on ornamentals. Wicking beds are excellent for growing vegetables with minimal water.
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