Summer vegetable and flower garden planting in July by growing zone

Summer vegetable and flower garden planting in July by growing zone

🌿 July Growing Calendar by USDA Zone 🌿

Wondering what to plant in July? Our July growing calendar helps you plan for a successful summer and fall harvest, no matter where you live. From planting leafy greens in the north to sowing okra in the south, here’s your complete guide to what to plant in July by USDA growing zone.

Zone 3 (North Dakota, northern Minnesota, Montana)

July focus: Quick harvests and prepping for fall

  • Plant now: Fast-growing leafy greens (lettuce, spinach), carrots, beets
  • Transplant: Broccoli, cabbage
  • Harvest: Peas, radishes, early potatoes

    • Zone 4 (Wisconsin, Vermont, parts of Maine)

    July focus: Sowing and harvesting summer crops

    • Direct sow: Beets, bush beans, summer squash
    • Transplant: Cabbage, kale, cauliflower
    • Harvest: Strawberries, lettuce, early onions

    Zone 5 (Nebraska, Iowa, northern Illinois)

    July focus: Succession planting

    • Direct sow: Beans, cucumbers, quick greens
    • Transplant: Fall brassicas (cabbage, kale)
    • Harvest: Peas, early carrots, garlic

    Zone 6 (Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Pennsylvania)

    July focus: Keep summer gardens strong

    • Direct sow: Beans, beets, carrots
    • Start indoors: Broccoli, cauliflower for fall
    • Harvest: Onions, garlic, summer squash

    Zone 7 (Virginia, Tennessee, Oklahoma)

    July focus: Long warm growing window

    • Direct sow: Beans, southern peas, okra
    • Start indoors: Cabbage, collards for fall
    • Harvest: Tomatoes, peppers, early melons

    Zone 8 (Texas, Georgia, South Carolina)

    July focus: Heat-loving crops

    • Direct sow: Okra, southern peas, late summer squash
    • Start indoors: Fall brassicas
    • Harvest: Cucumbers, peppers, eggplants

    Zone 9 (southern California, southern Texas, central Florida)

    July focus: Plant heat-tolerant crops

    • Direct sow: Okra, southern peas, heat-tolerant greens
    • Start indoors: Broccoli, cauliflower for fall
    • Harvest: Tomatoes, summer squash, basil

    Zone 10 (southern Florida, Hawaii, southernmost California)

    July focus: Keep planting tropical heat lovers

    • Direct sow: Okra, heat-tolerant herbs
    • Start indoors: Early fall greens
    • Harvest: Peppers, eggplants, tropical fruits

    July Gardening Tips for All Zones

    ✅ Water deeply and consistently to help plants survive summer heat
    ✅ Apply mulch to keep roots cool and conserve soil moisture
    ✅ Watch for common pests like squash bugs and tomato hornworms
    ✅ Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for a steady harvest

    July is the perfect time to grow your garden, no matter what zone you’re in. Use this calendar to plan your planting and enjoy a thriving, colorful, and productive summer garden! 🌻

     

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