This is a list of what we’re planting in August in our zone 7 urban Oklahoma backyard food farm. Click on the name of the vegetable to view more information about growing or preparing that particular plant.
| Vegetable | # Per Square | Notes |
| Beans (Bush) | 9 | |
| Beets | 9 or 16 | The greens are great as well! |
| Broccoli | 1 | Plant the entire square and thin down to 1, eating the thinnings |
| Cabbage | 1 | Plant the entire square and thin down to 1, eating the thinnings |
| Carrots | 16 | |
| Chinese Cabbage | 4 | Plant the entire square and thin down to 4 |
| Chives | 16 | |
| Collard Greens | 1 | Plant the entire square and thin down to 1 |
| Lettuce (Leaf) | 16 | Needs afternoon shade until < 80 degrees F |
| Mustard | 1 | Plant the entire square and thin down to 1 |
| Peas | 8 | Plant along trellis |
| Radish | 16 | Plant around zucchini to help with squash bugs |
| Swiss Chard | 4 | Plant the entire square and thin down to 9 |
| Turnips | 9 | |
| Zucchini | 1 | Plant with radish to help with squash bugs |
Related: OSU Oklahoma Fall Planting Guide
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