What to plant in July
What to start indoors, plant or sow outside, and harvest in July, for every hardiness zone from 3a to 10b. Find your zone, or enter your ZIP code for dates made for exactly where you live.
July in each zone
| Zone | Start indoors | Plant or sow outside | Harvest (food crops) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3a | Kale | Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Peas, Swiss chard, Cilantro, Arugula, Bok choy, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Turnip, Scallions, Calendula, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Chervil, Pansy / viola, Crimson clover, Oats, Hairy vetch, Austrian winter peas | Zucchini / Summer squash, Lettuce, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Peas, Swiss chard, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Collard greens, Mustard greens, Turnip, Scallions, Snap peas, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Oregano, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Chamomile, Borage, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Fava beans, Sorrel, Amaranth, Grape, Fig, Apple tree, Pear tree, Cherry tree, Catnip, Chervil |
| Zone 3b | Kale, Collard greens | Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Peas, Swiss chard, Cilantro, Bok choy, Kohlrabi, Rutabaga, Turnip, Scallions, Snap peas, Calendula, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Chervil, Pansy / viola, Crimson clover, Oats | Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Collard greens, Scallions, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Chamomile, Tarragon, Borage, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Tatsoi, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Fava beans, Sorrel, Amaranth, Currant, Gooseberry, Fig, Apple tree, Pear tree, Cherry tree, Catnip, Chervil, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 4a | Kale, Collard greens | Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Peas, Swiss chard, Cilantro, Bok choy, Kohlrabi, Rutabaga, Turnip, Scallions, Snap peas, Calendula, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Chervil, Pansy / viola, Crimson clover, Oats | Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Green beans, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Parsley, Dill, Collard greens, Shallots, Scallions, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Chamomile, Tarragon, Borage, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Fava beans, Sorrel, Amaranth, Currant, Gooseberry, Fig, Apple tree, Pear tree, Cherry tree, Catnip, Chervil, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 4b | Kale, Collard greens | Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Peas, Swiss chard, Kohlrabi, Rutabaga, Scallions, Snap peas, Fennel, Calendula, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Chervil, Oats, White clover | Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Green beans, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Parsley, Dill, Collard greens, Rutabaga, Shallots, Scallions, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Chamomile, Tarragon, Borage, Cherry tomato, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Fava beans, Sorrel, Amaranth, Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry, Fig, Apple tree, Pear tree, Apricot tree, Cherry tree, Thai basil, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Chervil, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 5a | Kale, Collard greens | Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Peas, Rutabaga, Snap peas, Fennel, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, White clover | Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Green beans, Okra, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Parsley, Dill, Collard greens, Rutabaga, Shallots, Scallions, Pole beans, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Borage, Cherry tomato, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Fava beans, Sorrel, Amaranth, Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry, Pear tree, Apricot tree, Cherry tree, Thai basil, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Chervil, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 5b | Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Collard greens | Cauliflower, Peas, Cannabis auto, Rutabaga, Snap peas, Fennel, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, White clover | Tomato, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Green beans, Okra, Kale, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Parsley, Dill, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Rutabaga, Shallots, Scallions, Pole beans, Ground cherry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Fava beans, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Cucamelon, Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry, Pear tree, Apricot tree, Cherry tree, Thai basil, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 6a | Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Collard greens, Napa cabbage | Peas, Cannabis auto, Rutabaga, Snap peas, Fennel, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, White clover | Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Sweet corn, Green beans, Okra, Kale, Carrot, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Basil, Cannabis auto, Parsley, Dill, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Rutabaga, Shallots, Scallions, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Cucamelon, Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry, Apricot tree, Thai basil, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 6b | Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collard greens, Radicchio, Napa cabbage | Cannabis auto, Rutabaga, Snap peas, Fennel, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, White clover | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Sweet corn, Green beans, Okra, Cantaloupe, Kale, Carrot, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Basil, Cannabis auto, Parsley, Dill, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Leeks, Rutabaga, Shallots, Scallions, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Cucamelon, Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry, Peach tree, Apricot tree, Plum tree, Thai basil, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 7a | Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Pansy / viola | Cannabis auto, Fennel, Endive / escarole, White clover | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Sweet corn, Green beans, Okra, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Kale, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Basil, Cannabis auto, Parsley, Dill, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Leeks, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Celery, Shallots, Scallions, Artichoke, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Cucamelon, Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry, Elderberry, Peach tree, Apricot tree, Plum tree, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 7b | Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Pansy / viola | Cannabis auto | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Sweet corn, Green beans, Dry beans, Okra, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Kale, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Basil, Cannabis auto, Parsley, Dill, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Leeks, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Celery, Shallots, Artichoke, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Strawberry, Blueberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Endive / escarole, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Popcorn, Cucamelon, Blackberry, Elderberry, Peach tree, Plum tree, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 8a | Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Pansy / viola | Cannabis auto | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Dry beans, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Swiss chard, Basil, Cannabis auto, Parsley, Dill, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Leeks, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Celery, Artichoke, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Strawberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Celeriac, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Popcorn, Cucamelon, Blackberry, Elderberry, Peach tree, Plum tree, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 8b | Cauliflower, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Pansy / viola | — | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Pumpkin, Dry beans, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Swiss chard, Basil, Cannabis auto, Parsley, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Leeks, Parsnip, Celery, Artichoke, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Strawberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Celeriac, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Peanuts, Popcorn, Cucamelon, Elderberry, Peach tree, Plum tree, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 9a | Pansy / viola | — | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Pumpkin, Dry beans, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Swiss chard, Basil, Parsley, Brussels sprouts, Leeks, Parsnip, Celery, Artichoke, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Strawberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Celeriac, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Cucamelon, Elderberry, Peach tree, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 9b | — | — | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Pumpkin, Okra, Sweet potato, Swiss chard, Parsley, Leeks, Parsnip, Celery, Artichoke, Pole beans, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Strawberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Tarragon, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Celeriac, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Peanuts, Cucamelon, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 10a | — | — | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Okra, Cannabis regular, Parsley, Leeks, Parsnip, Celery, Strawberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Tarragon, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Peanuts, Cucamelon, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 10b | — | — | Cannabis regular, Parsley, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Sorrel, Lovage, Garlic chives |
These follow each zone's average frost dates, and include fall crops. Crops planted in fall for next year (garlic, spring bulbs) show under planting.
Tips for July
- Scrape off squash bug eggs. Every few days, check under squash and pumpkin leaves for clusters of shiny bronze eggs, and crush them or lift them off with a piece of tape. Catching them before they hatch saves a lot of trouble.
- Cut, don't pull. Peppers, eggplant, and melons are firmly attached. Pulling can snap the branch or uproot the plant. Cut them with pruners.
- Keep a new seedbed evenly damp. Sprinkle newly sown rows gently every day or two until the seeds come up, with a fine spray so they don't wash away. Seeds that dry out after they've started to swell die.
- All leaves and no fruit? Go easy on fertilizer. Tomatoes, peppers, beans, and squash fed too much nitrogen grow big and leafy but set little fruit. Skip lawn fertilizer and other high-nitrogen feeds, and use a balanced one sparingly.
For a garden in the middle of the country (around zone 6). Colder places run a few weeks behind, warmer ones ahead.