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What to sow in July
in USDA zone 8

15 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 8: about 15 March. First autumn frost about 30 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 May to September
Arugula
Harvest March to November
Asian Pear
Harvest July to November
Basil
Harvest May to October
Beetroot
Harvest April to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Blackberry
Harvest May to October
Blue Potato
Harvest June to July
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Harvest May to October
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Harvest May to October
Bulb Onion
Harvest May to August
Cantaloupe
Harvest May to September
Carrot
Harvest April to November · 5 in the club sowing now
Celeriac
Harvest June to September
Celery
Harvest May to August
Cherry (Sour)
Harvest July to November
Cherry (Sweet)
Harvest May to September
Chives
Harvest April to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Cranberry
Harvest May to October
Cucumber
Harvest May to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Dill
Harvest May to August
Edamame
Harvest June to September
Eggplant
Harvest May to November
Elderberry
Harvest May to October
Endive & Escarole
Harvest May to December
Fennel
Harvest May to December
Fig
Harvest May to September
Fingerling Potato
Harvest June to July
Garlic
Harvest May to July
Globe Artichoke
Harvest April to July
Gooseberry
Harvest May to October
Gourmet Potato
Harvest June to July
Grape (Table)
Harvest July to November
Grape (Wine)
Harvest July to November
Hot Chilli
Harvest June to August
Kiwi (Fuzzy)
Harvest July to November
Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry)
Harvest July to November
Leek
Harvest June to October · 3 in the club sowing now
Medium Chilli
Harvest May to August
Mild Chilli
Harvest May to August
Mulberry
Harvest July to November
Nectarine
Harvest May to September
Okra
Harvest May to November
Oregano
Harvest April to September
Parsley
Harvest April to December
Parsnip
Harvest June to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Passionfruit
Harvest May to December
Pawpaw
Harvest July to November
Peach
Harvest May to September
Pear
Harvest July to February
Plum (European)
Harvest May to September
Plum (Japanese)
Harvest May to September
Pomegranate
Harvest May to September
Quince
Harvest July to November
Radish
Harvest March to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Red)
Harvest May to October
Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)
Harvest May to October
Red Skin Potato
Harvest June to July
Rosemary
Harvest April to September
Russet Baking Potato
Harvest June to July
Sage
Harvest April to September
Scallion
Harvest April to December
Shallot
Harvest May to July
Snap Bean
Harvest May to October
Specialty Chilli
Harvest June to August
Storage Potato
Harvest July to August
Strawberry
Harvest May to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Super Hot Chilli
Harvest July to September
Sweet Bell Pepper
Harvest May to November
Sweet Corn
Harvest May to November
Sweet Potato
Harvest July to October
Swiss Chard
Harvest April to December
Thyme
Harvest April to September
Tomatillo
Harvest May to October
Watermelon
Harvest June to September
Yellow Potato
Harvest June to July

Coming up in August

Arugula, Beetroot, Bok Choy, Cabbage, Cilantro, Collard Greens, Endive & Escarole, Fennel, Kale, Kohlrabi, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, 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 8?

15 crops go in this month in USDA zone 8: Basil, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Carrot, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Edamame, Eggplant and more.

When is the last frost in USDA zone 8?

Typically around 15 March, with the first autumn frost about 30 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 8?

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.