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北アメリカ / アメリカ合衆国 / Maine

What to plant in Maine in August

August in Maine marks the transition toward cooler autumn conditions, providing an ideal window for sowing fast-maturing cool-season vegetables. Gardeners should focus on harvesting summer crops while preparing the soil for late-season harvests to maximize the remaining frost-free period.

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種まき

推奨種まき

8 オプション
  • Spinach

    Spinach

    Direct sow in rows; keep soil moist to ensure germination in August heat.

  • Radish

    Radish

    Direct sow; excellent for successive planting throughout the month.

  • Lettuce

    Lettuce

    Direct sow; surface sow as seeds need light to germinate.

  • Kale

    Kale

    Direct sow; space plants 12 inches apart.

  • Arugula

    Arugula

    Direct sow; harvest frequently to encourage new growth.

  • Turnips

    Turnips

    Direct sow; ensure soil is loose and free of rocks.

  • Beets

    Beets

    Direct sow; soak seeds overnight to speed germination.

  • Green Onions

    Green Onions

    Direct sow in well-drained soil.

2 オプション
  • Broccoli

    Broccoli

    Transplant seedlings 18-24 inches apart.

  • Cabbage

    Cabbage

    Transplant seedlings firmly; mulch base to retain moisture.

Tasks

Monthly tasks

Focus on harvesting summer crops to prevent over-ripening, mulching beds to retain moisture, and monitoring for late-season pests like cabbage worms. Prepare to cover sensitive crops as nights begin to cool toward the end of the month.