What to Plant in July
Vegetables to sow or plant in July in every US region, by crop and by USDA zone
What to plant in July depends on where you garden. Across our 18 US regions, all have vegetables to sow or plant in July, from 4 vegetables in the Desert Southwest to 54 in the Southern Plains. The first table lists every vegetable for each region and links to the region's July page, which adds herbs, fruit and flowers. Below it, the same month is set out crop by crop and then by USDA hardiness zone. Every list comes from the planting calendars behind our region pages and the Planting Season app.
What to plant in July in each US region
Each region plants on its own calendar, set by its frost dates and summer heat. Not sure which region you are in? Find your region by ZIP code, or check your last and first frost in the Frost Lookup.
| Region | Vegetables to sow or plant in July | Month page |
|---|---|---|
| North Florida USDA zones 9a to 9b | 8 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Okra, Amaranth and Malabar Spinach. | July in North Florida 14 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Central Florida USDA zones 9b to 10b | 5 vegetables: Pumpkin, Okra, Sweet Potato, Amaranth and Malabar Spinach. | July in Central Florida 11 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| South Florida USDA zones 10a to 11a | 7 vegetables: Sweet Potato, Amaranth, Cassava, Ginger, Malabar Spinach, Taro and Turmeric. Also 1 herb. | July in South Florida 29 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Gulf South USDA zones 8a to 9b | 8 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Okra, Amaranth and Malabar Spinach. | July in Gulf South 14 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Desert Southwest USDA zones 7a to 10a | 4 vegetables: Okra, Sweet Potato, Amaranth and Malabar Spinach. | July in Desert Southwest 10 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Texas USDA zones 8a to 10a | 9 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Bitter Melon, Chayote, Luffa (Loofah), Popcorn and Tomatillo. Also 3 herbs. | July in Texas 20 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Southern California USDA zones 9b to 10b | 37 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava, Chayote, Edamame, Ginger, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Sorghum, Taro, Tomatillo, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 11 herbs. | July in Southern California 64 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Mid-South USDA zones 7a to 8b | 17 vegetables: Okra, Southern Peas, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Kohlrabi, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage and Yardlong Beans. | July in Mid-South 24 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Pacific Northwest USDA zones 6b to 9a | 37 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Potato, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 5 herbs. | July in Pacific Northwest 55 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Northeast & New England USDA zones 5a to 7b | 35 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 5 herbs. | July in Northeast & New England 53 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Mid-Atlantic USDA zones 6b to 8a | 53 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chayote, Chicory, Daikon, Edamame, Endive & Escarole, Fennel (Herb), Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, New Zealand Spinach, Popcorn, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorghum, Sorrel, Tomatillo and Yardlong Beans. Also 10 herbs. | July in Mid-Atlantic 82 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Midwest & Great Lakes USDA zones 5a to 7a | 35 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 5 herbs. | July in Midwest & Great Lakes 53 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Upper Midwest & Northern Plains USDA zones 3b to 5a | 35 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 5 herbs. | July in Upper Midwest & Northern Plains 53 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Mountain West USDA zones 5a to 7b | 35 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 5 herbs. | July in Mountain West 53 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Southern Plains USDA zones 5b to 7b | 54 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chayote, Chicory, Daikon, Edamame, Endive & Escarole, Fennel (Herb), Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, New Zealand Spinach, Popcorn, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorghum, Sorrel, Tomatillo and Yardlong Beans. Also 10 herbs. | July in Southern Plains 83 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Northern California & Central Valley USDA zones 7b to 10a | 35 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Celeriac, Celery, Chayote, Edamame, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Parsnip, Peanuts, Popcorn, Salsify, Scorzonera, Sorghum, Tomatillo, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 7 herbs. | July in Northern California 54 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Hawaii USDA zones 11b to 12b | 37 vegetables: Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Amaranth, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Cassava, Chayote, Edamame, Ginger, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Sorghum, Taro, Tomatillo, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Winged Beans and Yardlong Beans. Also 9 herbs. | July in Hawaii 57 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
| Alaska USDA zones 1b to 7b | 36 vegetables: Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Chicory, Daikon, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, Quinoa, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Tatsoi and Watercress. Also 5 herbs. | July in Alaska 54 crops in all, including fruit and flowers |
Popular vegetables to plant in July, and where
The 36 crops on our regional sowing charts, with the regions where each can be sown or planted in July. Where our data has a crop set out as transplants, the month is a transplanting month. Each crop links to its plant page, which shows the full calendar for any region.
| Crop | Regions where it can be sown or planted in July |
|---|---|
| Tomato | 8 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Bell Pepper | 8 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Chili Pepper | 8 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Eggplant | 6 regions: Texas, Southern California, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Zucchini | 5 regions: Southern California, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Squash | 5 regions: Southern California, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Cucumber | 7 regions: North Florida, Gulf South, Southern California, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Pumpkin | 8 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Southern California, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Sweet Corn | 5 regions: Southern California, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Bush Beans | 5 regions: Southern California, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Peas | 6 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Alaska. |
| Snow Peas | 6 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Alaska. |
| Okra | 10 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, Gulf South, Desert Southwest, Southern California, Mid-South, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Southern Peas | 6 regions: Southern California, Mid-South, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Lettuce | 6 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Alaska. |
| Spinach | 6 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Alaska. |
| Swiss Chard | None of our 18 regions. |
| Kale | 8 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Alaska. |
| Collard Greens | 8 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Alaska. |
| Broccoli | 9 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Alaska. |
| Cabbage | 9 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Alaska. |
| Cauliflower | 9 regions: Mid-South, Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Alaska. |
| Carrot | 8 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Alaska. |
| Beet | 8 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Alaska. |
| Radish | 8 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Alaska. |
| Turnip | 8 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West, Southern Plains and Alaska. |
| Onion | None of our 18 regions. |
| Garlic | None of our 18 regions. |
| Potato | 3 regions: Pacific Northwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southern Plains. |
| Sweet Potato | 5 regions: Central Florida, South Florida, Desert Southwest, Southern California and Hawaii. |
| Basil | 5 regions: Southern California, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Cilantro | 6 regions: Pacific Northwest, Northeast & New England, Midwest & Great Lakes, Upper Midwest & Northern Plains, Mountain West and Alaska. |
| Parsley | None of our 18 regions. |
| Strawberry | None of our 18 regions. |
| Watermelon | 6 regions: Southern California, Mid-South, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
| Cantaloupe | 6 regions: Southern California, Mid-South, Mid-Atlantic, Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. |
What to plant in July by USDA zone
A USDA hardiness zone is a winter low, not a planting calendar, so one zone can run through regions whose sowing dates are weeks apart. This table lists the regions in each zone, with the number of vegetables each can sow in July and the vegetables that every region in the zone can sow. Each zone page has the full twelve-month calendar for its regions.
| Zone | Regions (vegetables this month) | Vegetables to sow in July |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 3a | Alaska (36) | 36 vegetables, including Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot and 26 more. |
| Zone 3b | Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (35) Alaska (36) | 35 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot and 25 more. |
| Zone 4a | Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (35) Alaska (36) | 35 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot and 25 more. |
| Zone 4b | Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (35) Alaska (36) | 35 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot and 25 more. |
| Zone 5a | Northeast & New England (35) Midwest & Great Lakes (35) Upper Midwest & Northern Plains (35) Mountain West (35) Alaska (36) | 35 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot and 25 more. |
| Zone 5b | Northeast & New England (35) Midwest & Great Lakes (35) Mountain West (35) Southern Plains (54) Alaska (36) | 24 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Broccolini and 14 more. |
| Zone 6a | Northeast & New England (35) Midwest & Great Lakes (35) Mountain West (35) Southern Plains (54) Alaska (36) | 24 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Broccolini and 14 more. |
| Zone 6b | Pacific Northwest (37) Northeast & New England (35) Mid-Atlantic (53) Midwest & Great Lakes (35) Mountain West (35) Southern Plains (54) Alaska (36) | 24 vegetables in every region of the zone, including Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Turnip, Broccolini and 14 more. |
| Zone 7a | Desert Southwest (4) Mid-South (17) Pacific Northwest (37) Northeast & New England (35) Mid-Atlantic (53) Midwest & Great Lakes (35) Mountain West (35) Southern Plains (54) Alaska (36) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 7b | Desert Southwest (4) Mid-South (17) Pacific Northwest (37) Northeast & New England (35) Mid-Atlantic (53) Mountain West (35) Southern Plains (54) Northern California (35) Alaska (36) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 8a | Gulf South (8) Desert Southwest (4) Texas (9) Mid-South (17) Pacific Northwest (37) Mid-Atlantic (53) Northern California (35) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 8b | Gulf South (8) Desert Southwest (4) Texas (9) Mid-South (17) Pacific Northwest (37) Northern California (35) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 9a | North Florida (8) Gulf South (8) Desert Southwest (4) Texas (9) Pacific Northwest (37) Northern California (35) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 9b | North Florida (8) Central Florida (5) Gulf South (8) Desert Southwest (4) Texas (9) Southern California (37) Northern California (35) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 10a | Central Florida (5) South Florida (7) Desert Southwest (4) Texas (9) Southern California (37) Northern California (35) | No vegetable is in season in every region of this zone this month, so follow your own region's list. |
| Zone 10b | Central Florida (5) South Florida (7) Southern California (37) | 3 vegetables in every region of the zone: Sweet Potato, Amaranth and Malabar Spinach. |
| Zone 11a | South Florida (7) | 7 vegetables: Sweet Potato, Amaranth, Cassava, Ginger, Malabar Spinach, Taro and Turmeric. |
| Zone 11b | Hawaii (37) | 37 vegetables, including Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans and 27 more. |
Frequently asked questions
What vegetables can I plant in July?
It depends on your region. In July our calendars have vegetables to sow or plant in all 18 of our US regions. The most choice is in the Southern Plains (54), the Mid-Atlantic (53) and Southern California (37). Among popular crops, the widest windows this month are for okra (10 regions), broccoli (9 regions) and cabbage (9 regions). The table on this page lists every vegetable for each region.
Can I plant tomatoes in July?
Yes, in 8 of our 18 regions: North Florida, the Gulf South, Texas, Southern California, the Mid-Atlantic, the Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. Everywhere else our calendars have no July planting for tomatoes.
Can I plant okra in July?
Yes, in 10 of our 18 regions: North Florida, Central Florida, the Gulf South, the Desert Southwest, Southern California, the Mid-South, the Mid-Atlantic, the Southern Plains, Northern California and Hawaii. Everywhere else our calendars have no July planting for okra.
How do I find what to plant in July where I live?
Enter your ZIP code in Find My Region to see which of our 18 regions you garden in, then open that region's July page for every crop you can sow, plant or start indoors this month. If you know your USDA zone, the zone table on this page shows the regions in it, but a zone is a winter low, so your region's frost dates decide the timing.
Other months: January · February · March · April · May · June · August · September · October · November · December. For the whole year in one place, see what vegetables to plant now across the US.