What to Plant in July
Your complete 2026 planting guide
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🌱 Start Seeds Indoors
No seeds to start indoors this month — check the other sections below!
🪴 Transplant Outdoors
1 plants
🌾 Direct Sow
Too early for direct sowing in July — the soil needs to warm up!
📦 Harvest Time
39 plants
Tomato
Around July 8
Roma Tomatoes
Around July 13
Beefsteak Tomatoes
Around July 23
Brandywine Tomatoes
Around July 28
San Marzano Tomatoes
Around July 18
Heirloom Tomatoes
Around July 18
Pepper
Around July 3
Squash
Around July 16
Pumpkin
Around July 31
Watermelon
Around July 23
Cantaloupe
Around July 18
Corn
Around July 6
Bell Peppers
Around July 8
Jalapeño Peppers
Around July 13
Cayenne Peppers
Around July 8
Serrano Peppers
Around July 18
Poblano Peppers
Around July 18
Banana Peppers
Around July 8
Sweet Peppers
Around July 3
Acorn Squash
Around July 16
Blueberry
Around July 14
Butternut Squash
Around July 31
Lavender
Around July 28
Rosemary
Around July 28
Spaghetti Squash
Around July 26
Sunflower
Around July 4
Geranium
Around July 8
Echinacea
Around July 14
Lobelia
Around July 3
Better Boy Tomato
Around July 10
Celebrity Tomato
Around July 8
Green Zebra Tomato
Around July 13
Thai Chili
Around July 18
Anaheim Pepper
Around July 13
Cubanelle Pepper
Around July 8
Pepperoncini
Around July 10
Eggplant
Around July 15
Brussels Sprouts
Around July 14
Celery
Around July 9
📋 July Garden Tasks
General Tasks
- ✓ Keep up with harvesting
- ✓ Deep water during heat waves
- ✓ Refresh mulch as needed
- ✓ Start seeds for fall garden
- ✓ Watch for tomato hornworms
Zone 6B Tasks
- ✓ Succession plant beans for fall