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What to sow in July
in USDA zone 3

34 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 3: about 15 May. First autumn frost about 15 September. This is the July page; jump to this month.

Sow in July

Plant out in July

Sown earlier under cover, hardened off, and going in the ground once the last frost has passed.

Acorn Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Apple
Harvest August to February
Apricot
Harvest August to September
Asian Pear
Harvest August to September
Brussels Sprouts
Harvest September to October
Bulb Onion
Harvest August to September
Butternut Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Celeriac
Harvest September to October
Celery
Harvest August to September
Cherry (Sour)
Harvest August to September
Cherry (Sweet)
Harvest August to September
Dill
Harvest July to August
Fig
Harvest August to September
Giant Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Grape (Table)
Harvest August to September
Grape (Wine)
Harvest August to September
Hubbard Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Kiwi (Fuzzy)
Harvest August to September
Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry)
Harvest August to September
Leek
Harvest August to October · 3 in the club sowing now
Mulberry
Harvest August to September
Nectarine
Harvest August to September
Oregano
Harvest July to September
Ornamental Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Parsley
Harvest June to September
Parsnip
Harvest September to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Passionfruit
Harvest September
Pawpaw
Harvest August to September
Peach
Harvest August to September
Pear
Harvest August to February
Pie Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Plum (European)
Harvest August to September
Plum (Japanese)
Harvest August to September
Pomegranate
Harvest August to September
Quince
Harvest August to September
Russet Baking Potato
Harvest September to October
Rutabaga
Harvest September to October
Storage Potato
Harvest October
Summer Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Super Hot Chilli
Harvest August to October
Sweet Potato
Harvest September
Thyme
Harvest July to September
Zucchini (Courgette)
Harvest August to November

Ready to pick in July

Arugula
Harvest May to September
Beefsteak Tomato
Harvest April to July
Beetroot
Harvest July to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Blackberry
Harvest July to August
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Harvest July to August
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Harvest July to August
Bok Choy
Harvest June to September
Broccoli
Harvest July to September · 2 in the club sowing now
Cabbage
Harvest July to September
Carrot
Harvest July to September · 5 in the club sowing now
Cauliflower
Harvest July to September · 2 in the club sowing now
Chives
Harvest June to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Cilantro
Harvest June to September
Collard Greens
Harvest July to September
Cranberry
Harvest July to August
Cucumber
Harvest July to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Dill
Harvest July to August
Elderberry
Harvest July to August
Endive & Escarole
Harvest July to September
Fava Bean
Harvest July to August
Garlic
Harvest July to August
Globe Artichoke
Harvest July to August
Gooseberry
Harvest July to August
Heat Tolerant Tomato
Harvest April to July
Heirloom Tomato
Harvest April to July
Hot Chilli
Harvest July to October
Kale
Harvest June to October · 3 in the club sowing now
Kohlrabi
Harvest June to September
Lettuce
Harvest June to September · 3 in the club sowing now
Main Season Tomato
Harvest April to July
Medium Chilli
Harvest June to September
Mild Chilli
Harvest June to September
Mustard Greens
Harvest June to September · 2 in the club sowing now
New Potato
Harvest July
Oregano
Harvest July to September
Parsley
Harvest June to September
Paste Tomato
Harvest April to July
Pea
Harvest June to September
Radish
Harvest May to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Red)
Harvest July to August
Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)
Harvest July to August
Rosemary
Harvest July to September
Sage
Harvest July to September
Scallion
Harvest June to September
Shallot
Harvest July to August
Specialty Chilli
Harvest July to October
Spinach
Harvest June to September · 2 in the club sowing now
Strawberry
Harvest July to August · 1 in the club sowing now
Swiss Chard
Harvest July to September
Thyme
Harvest July to September
Turnip
Harvest July to September · 3 in the club sowing now
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Questions people ask

What can I sow in July in USDA zone 3?

34 crops go in this month in USDA zone 3: Arugula, Basil, Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrot and more.

When is the last frost in USDA zone 3?

Typically around 15 May, with the first autumn frost about 15 September. Treat those as averages and watch the forecast; a cold spring can push them back a fortnight.

What's ready to harvest in July in USDA zone 3?

Arugula, Beefsteak Tomato, Beetroot, Blackberry, Blueberry (Northern Highbush), Blueberry (Rabbiteye), Bok Choy, Broccoli and more.

Plan the plot, track every sowing, cook the harvest

Sowing reminders and harvest forecasts for your own frost dates, the Seed Tin, Scan Centre for any label or packet, and the Potty Mouth Garden Club. Free to start.

Tony C Smith
Tony C Smith

Allotment keeper in the North East of England, the voice behind the Tony C Smith YouTube channel, and the gardener who built GrowMore CookMore. Club numbers on this page update as members log their plots. Last updated 4 September 2026.