Yourfall harvestshould occur before the local frost date.
To put this into perspective, most tomatoes take between 60 and 90 days to reach maturity for harvesting.
To plant tomatoes in July, your regions first frost date must be after October.
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Some plants reach maturity much faster, which may be a better option in colder regions.
Greens like arugula,spinach,parsley, and cilantro go to seed quickly in hot, dry temperatures.
But sown by seed in cooler regions midsummer, these plants thrive and will produce well into fall.
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Broccoli and cabbage starts or transplants also stand a chance when planted in July.
Radishes, with their relatively short maturation, will peak early and can be snacked on in late summer.
(But they’ll get woody if you leave them in the ground too long.)
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Mild temperatures with late frost create optimal seasonal conditions for most vegetables in zones 6 and 7.
But even still, waning light into the fall will be your growing caveat here.
Plant arugula,kale, and lettuce for a second (or even third) round.
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Most will mature for salads in lateAugustand early September.
Traditionally enjoyed in spring, peas and radishes can also be given another go, starting in July.
And the bolting nature of parsley,dill, and cilantro eases once the heat of summer passes.
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So try out these herbs, too, for dried spices all winter long.
Vegetables that are late to mature in cooler climates do fine down south when sown in July.
In the middle of summer, this climate tends to be too hot for most herbs.
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Tropical temperatures combined with ample moisture create the ultimate environment for growing vegetables by seed.
Nightshades also can be planted here in July (but wait for September to plant tomatoes).
Tips for Planting in July
Yes!
You’ll want to give the plants every advantage in reaching maturity before the first frost of fall.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.USDA Website
