What to plant in August in Russia
5 vegetables, fruits and herbs to sow or plant in August in Russia, for the climate around Moscow region, Russia.
Climate: Cold continental climate with frosts from late September to May, a short warm season from June to August, and rain spread fairly evenly through the year, with the lowest rainfall in March and May.
Vegetables
Radish Raphanus sativus
Very fast and frost-hardy, it can be sown several times across the growing season.
Harvest: 25–40 daysEasyIn pots
Lettuce Lactuca sativa
Cool, moderate temperatures keep leaves tender and slow bolting.
Harvest: 40–60 daysEasyIn potsCare guide →
Fruits
Strawberry Fragaria × ananassa
Hardy cultivars survive the winter under snow cover and crop well in June and July.
Harvest: 1 year (from planting)EasyIn potsCare guide →
Herbs
Dill Anethum graveolens
Frost-tolerant and fast, it grows well in cool weather and self-seeds readily.
Harvest: 40–60 daysEasyIn pots
Common sorrel Rumex acetosa
Very hardy perennial that stays productive in cool weather and survives the winter.
Harvest: 60–70 daysEasyIn pots