August has arrived. But did you know that August is one of the best times to sow many squash varieties for a productive late summer and fall harvest? In August your squash seeds will enjoy warm soil, which encourages fast germination, while the upcoming cooler autumn temperatures helps in reducing pest pressure and produce healthier, more flavorful fruits.
Whether you're growing zucchini, yellow summer squash, pattypan, acorn, delicata, or butternut, planting in August can reward you with abundant harvests before the first frost.
Don't let this opportunity for bountiful Fall crops slip away—plant your squash seeds now and enjoy fresh, homegrown harvests this Autumn.
Summertime is the perfect time to order your seeds and start planting for an Autumn harvest. Warm summer soil encourages fast germination, while the cooler days and chilly nights of late summer and fall produce sweeter, more tender leaves and better-quality heads. Consider sowing now beets, carrots, turnips, carrots, and of course squash.
At Ujamaa Seeds, we're also proud to offer a diverse collection of heirloom and culturally meaningful brassicas, including favorites such as: collards, cabbages, kales, mustards, brussel sprouts, as well as several Asian greens.
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Did You Know That We Publish a Quarterly Journal?
We believe that UCFA’s SEED CULTURE quarterly is more than a journal—it's a gathering place for the people, plants, and traditions shaping the future of agriculture. Each issue explores the rich stories behind heirloom seeds, cultural foodways, seed preservation, regenerative farming, and the communities keeping agricultural heritage alive.
Most articles are written by our UCFA members and individuals in our partnering organizations. Check out the inspiring articles, grower profiles, historical perspectives, practical gardening knowledge, and thought-provoking essays. The current edition, Summer 2026 includes a special insert on UCFA’s SEED & CULTURE Conference, held in March of 2026.
Whether you are a gardener, seed saver, farmer, educator, researcher, or simply someone who believes food carries history, UCFA’s SEED CULTURE quarterly invites you to cultivate knowledge, preserve biodiversity, and help grow a more resilient future—one seed at a time.
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ABOUT UJAMAA SEEDS
Formed in 2021, UJAMAA SEEDS is the entrepreneurial program of the Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance (UCFA). UCFA is a program of STEAM ONWARD, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization, organized in the state of Maryland.
The mission of UCFA is to increase diversity in the $15 billion dollar U.S. seed industry. We are committed to providing increased opportunities and support for growers from historically marginalized communities in the area of seed farming. To this end, the UCFA is working to bridge the gap between prospective BIPOC seed growers and seed companies.
