What to Plant This Week

Pick your state and a week to see exactly which crops to start indoors, sow, or transplant — printable.

Garden countdownToday: Aug 19

USDA 2023 zones + NOAA 1991-2020 frost normals. Estimates — check your local forecast before planting.

In California (last frost ≈ Feb 15), during the week of Aug 19Aug 26, there are no major seeding or transplant actions — focus on maintenance, harvesting, or planning.

Tip: warm crops are started indoors ~6 weeks before the last frost; cool crops are sown 2–4 weeks before. Adjust the week to your region's shoulder seasons.

Dates use typical California freeze dates (02/15 last frost). Confirm with your county extension and the 10-day forecast.

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