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What to sow in July
in USDA zone 7

17 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 7: about 22 March. First autumn frost about 15 November. 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.

Ready to pick in July

Apple
Harvest July to February
Apricot
Harvest June to September
Arugula
Harvest March to November
Asian Pear
Harvest July to October
Basil
Harvest June to September
Beetroot
Harvest May to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Blackberry
Harvest May to September
Blue Potato
Harvest July to August
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Harvest May to September
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Harvest May to September
Bulb Onion
Harvest May to August
Cantaloupe
Harvest June to September
Carrot
Harvest May to November · 5 in the club sowing now
Celeriac
Harvest July to September
Celery
Harvest June to August
Cherry (Sour)
Harvest July to October
Cherry (Sweet)
Harvest June to September
Chives
Harvest April to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Cranberry
Harvest May to September
Cucumber
Harvest June to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Dill
Harvest May to August
Edamame
Harvest July to September
Eggplant
Harvest June to November
Elderberry
Harvest May to September
Endive & Escarole
Harvest May to November
Fava Bean
Harvest May to July
Fennel
Harvest June to November
Fig
Harvest June to September
Fingerling Potato
Harvest July to August
Garlic
Harvest May to July
Globe Artichoke
Harvest May to July
Gooseberry
Harvest May to September
Gourmet Potato
Harvest July
Grape (Table)
Harvest July to October
Grape (Wine)
Harvest July to October
Hot Chilli
Harvest July to September
Kiwi (Fuzzy)
Harvest July to October
Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry)
Harvest July to October
Leek
Harvest June to October · 3 in the club sowing now
Medium Chilli
Harvest June to September
Mild Chilli
Harvest June to September
Mulberry
Harvest July to October
Nectarine
Harvest June to September
Okra
Harvest June to November
Oregano
Harvest May to September
Parsley
Harvest April to November
Parsnip
Harvest July to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Passionfruit
Harvest June to September
Pawpaw
Harvest July to October
Peach
Harvest June to September
Pear
Harvest July to February
Plum (European)
Harvest June to September
Plum (Japanese)
Harvest June to September
Pomegranate
Harvest June to September
Quince
Harvest July to October
Radish
Harvest March to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Red)
Harvest May to September
Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)
Harvest May to September
Red Skin Potato
Harvest June to July
Rosemary
Harvest May to September
Russet Baking Potato
Harvest July to August
Sage
Harvest May to September
Scallion
Harvest April to November
Shallot
Harvest May to July
Snap Bean
Harvest June to October
Specialty Chilli
Harvest July to September
Strawberry
Harvest May to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Sweet Bell Pepper
Harvest June to October
Sweet Corn
Harvest June to November
Swiss Chard
Harvest May to November
Thyme
Harvest May to September
Tomatillo
Harvest June to October
Turnip
Harvest April to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Watermelon
Harvest June to September
Yellow Potato
Harvest June to July

Coming up in August

Arugula, Beetroot, Bok Choy, Cabbage, Cilantro, Kale, Mustard Greens, Parsley, Pea, Radish, Scallion, Swiss Chard, Turnip. See the August page.

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Questions people ask

What can I sow in July in USDA zone 7?

17 crops go in this month in USDA zone 7: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Carrot, Cauliflower, Collard Greens, Cucumber, Eggplant, Endive & Escarole and more.

When is the last frost in USDA zone 7?

Typically around 22 March, with the first autumn frost about 15 November. 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 7?

Apple, Apricot, Arugula, Asian Pear, Basil, Beetroot, Blackberry, Blue Potato 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.