What to Plant in July
Depending on your microclimate, the days can get pretty hot, which some plants just love. Corn and peppers are really thriving, and you may be seeing some teeny-tiny mouse melons (also known as cucamelons) (squee!), but if you’ve got your eyes on a fall harvest, it’s time to get baby brassicas in the ground or start them indoors.
This list is based on my planting calendar, which is a great reference when you are choosing what to plant and what to prepare for each season. I’ve included sources for each plant and some notes to better help you in planning your garden this year.
Fava Bean
Sow seeds outside in FOGGY AREAS only.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Snap Bean
Sow seeds outside. This is the last recommended month until April to plant.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Beet
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Broccoli
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors and plant outside in July through September.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Brussels Sprout
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors to plant outside in July through September.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Cabbage
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors and plant outside in August through September.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Carrot
Sow seeds outside in FOGGY AREAS only.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Cauliflower
Plant seedlings outside (FOGGY AREAS) or start seeds indoors to plant outside in July (FOGGY AREAS), or August through September.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Celery
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors to plant outside in July (FOGGY AREAS) or August.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Collards
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Early Corn
Sow seeds outside. This is the last recommended month until April to plant.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Kale
Start seeds indoors to plant outside in August.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Kohlrabi
Plant seedlings outside or start seeds indoors to plant outside in August or September & October (SUNNY AREAS ONLY).
Sources: Botanical Interests
Lettuce
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Mustard
Sow seeds outside in FOGGY AREAS.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Parsnip
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Potato Tubers
Plant outside.
Resources on growing Potatoes: Grow Potatoes from your Pantry
Sources: Peaceful Valley
Radish
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Spinach
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Summer Squash
Sow seeds outside. This is the last recommended month until March to plant.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Swiss Chard
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests
Turnip
Sow seeds outside.
Sources: Botanical Interests