Vegetable, Fruits and Flowers to Plant in July by Hardiness Zone

Gardening is a season long endeavor, and a year-round thing in warmer growing zones. A trip to any local nursery or farmers market shows there are still lots of plants for sale. So if you’re wondering what to plant in July, this may generate give some ideas that work for your hardiness zone.

In this article, we’re grouping similar zones as hardiness zones 3-5, Zones 6-7, and Zones 8-10 which broadly cover most of the United States. When it comes to zone climates, variables can be a factor so these zones serve as a guide for determining the typical climatic conditions where specific plants are likely to thrive.

WHAT VEGETABLES TO GROW IN JULY BY STATES & ZONES

Zones 3-5

These zones span states in the northern regions of the country, including much of Alaska, the northern half of the Midwest, a portion of the Rocky Mountains, and New England. Planting in July in these zones can be beneficial as it provides an opportunity for a second planting of cool-weather crops after the spring harvest, and allows for enough growing time for certain warm-weather crops.

Here are some vegetables suitable for planting in July in zones 3-5:

• Beets
• Broccoli
• Brussels Sprouts
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Green Beans
• Kale
• Lettuce
• Radish
• Spinach
• Swiss Chard

Hardiness Zones 6-7

These zones include much of the Mid-Atlantic states, the central Midwestern states, and the Pacific Northwest. These areas have longer growing seasons and hotter summers, allowing for the cultivation of a broader variety of vegetables in July.

• Beets
• Carrots
• Corn
• Cucumbers
• Eggplant
• Green Beans
• Okra
• Peppers
• Summer Squash
• Tomatoes
• Zucchini

Zones 8-10

These zones cover the southern United States, including parts of the South, the Deep South, and the West Coast. The growing season in these zones can extend throughout the year due to the warmer temperatures.

Planting in July gives the opportunity for a late summer or early fall harvest and for some vegetables, even a winter harvest. Here are some vegetables suitable for planting in July in these zones:

• Arugula
• Bush Beans
• Collard Greens
• Cucumbers
• Okra
• Peppers
• Southern Peas
• Squash
• Sweet Potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Zucchini

Vegetable	Lifecycle	Zones 3-5	Zones 6-7	Zones 8-10	Approximate Days to Harvest
Arugula	Annual			✓	20-40
Beets	Biennial	✓	✓		50-70
Broccoli	Annual	✓			50-100
Brussels Sprouts	Biennial	✓			80-100
Bush Beans	Annual			✓	50-60
Cabbage	Biennial	✓			60-85
Carrots	Biennial		✓		50-75
Cauliflower	Annual	✓			55-100
Collard Greens	Biennial			✓	60-85
Corn	Annual		✓		60-100
Cucumbers	Annual		✓	✓	50-70
Eggplant	Annual		✓		50-80
Green Beans	Annual	✓	✓		45-60
Kale	Biennial	✓			30-60
Lettuce	Annual	✓			30-60
Okra	Annual		✓	✓	50-65
Peppers	Annual		✓	✓	60-90
Radish	Annual	✓			20-30
Southern Peas	Annual			✓	60-90
Spinach	Annual	✓			37-45
Summer Squash	Annual		✓	✓	40-50
Sweet Potatoes	Perennial			✓	90-150
Swiss Chard	Biennial	✓			50-60
Tomatoes	Annual		✓	✓	60-100
Zucchini	Annual		✓	✓	40-50

WHAT FRUITS TO PLANT IN JULY BY STATES & GROWING ZONE

Planting fruit in July can be a bit more limited than vegetables because many fruit trees and bushes need to be planted in the spring. But, let’s explore what we can do.

Fruits to Grow in Zones 3-5

In these colder zones, your options for planting fruits in July are a bit limited as many fruits need a longer growing season or a warmer climate. However, you can still plant strawberries for a harvest next year.

• Strawberries (plant as bare root plants)

Hardiness Zones 6-7

In these moderate zones, July can be a suitable time for planting certain fruits. Here are some options to plant as bare root plants:

• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Blackberries

Fruits to Grow in July in Zones 8-10

In these warmer zones, you have more options for planting fruits in July:

• Strawberries (plant as bare root plants)
• Raspberries (bare root)
• Blackberries (bare root)
• Melons (from seed or young plants)
• Pumpkins (from seed or young plants)

Chart on Some Fruits You Can Plant in July

Fruit	Lifecycle	Zones 3-5	Zones 6-7	Zones 8-10	Approximate Days to Harvest
Blackberries	Perennial		✓	✓	365+ (1+ year)
Melons	Annual			✓	70-100
Pumpkins	Annual			✓	90-120
Raspberries	Perennial		✓	✓	365+ (1+ year)
Strawberries	Perennial	✓	✓	✓	365+ (1+ year)

Again, these are general suggestions and you’ll need to consider local conditions, the specific variety of plant, and care requirements when deciding what to plant. Happy gardening!

HERBS YOU CAN PLANT IN JULY BY HARDINESS ZONES

For Zones 3-5:

• Dill
• Parsley

For Zones 6-7:

• Basil
• Chives
• Cilantro
• Dill
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Sage
• Thyme

For Zones 8-10:

• Basil
• Chives
• Cilantro
• Dill
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Thyme

10 Herbs You May Be Able to Plant in July

If it’s too hot out for any of these, you can also try growing herbs indoors and some can grow in partial shad.

Herb	Lifecycle	Zones 3-5	Zones 6-7	Zones 8-10	Approximate Days to Harvest
Basil	Annual		✓	✓	60-90
Chives	Perennial		✓	✓	60-75
Cilantro	Annual		✓	✓	60-75
Dill	Annual	✓	✓	✓	40-60
Lavender	Perennial		✓	✓	85-95
Oregano	Perennial		✓	✓	60-75
Parsley	Biennial	✓	✓	✓	70-90
Rosemary	Perennial			✓	85-95
Sage	Perennial		✓	✓	75-85
Thyme	Perennial		✓	✓	85-95

These herbs can add a fantastic range of flavors to your kitchen, and growing your own ensures they’re as fresh as can be.

FLOWERS YOU CAN PLANT IN JULY

A number of flowers can be planted in July, and like vegetables, fruits, and herbs, the specifics depend on your USDA Hardiness Zone. Here are some examples:

For Zones 3-5

• Snapdragons
• Pansies

For Zones 6-7:

• Marigolds
• Zinnias
• Cosmos
• Sunflowers

For Zones 8-10:

• Marigolds
• Zinnias
• Cosmos
• Sunflowers
• Vinca
• Petunias
• Portulaca

Here’s a convenient chart to encapsulate this information.

Flower	Lifecycle	Zones 3-5	Zones 6-7	Zones 8-10	Approximate Days to Bloom
Cosmos	Annual		✓	✓	50-90
Marigolds	Annual		✓	✓	45-50
Pansies	Annual	✓			60-75
Petunias	Annual			✓	60-70
Portulaca	Annual			✓	40-50
Snapdragons	Annual	✓			60-120
Sunflowers	Annual		✓	✓	70-100
Vinca	Perennial			✓	70-85
Zinnias	Annual		✓	✓	60-70