What to plant in July in Florida
In Florida (FL), July is the heart of the growing season - about 22 weeks after the last frost (February 12) and 21 weeks before the first (December 10). The state averages 301 frost-free days a year (last frost February 12, first frost December 10; USDA zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a).
3 crops have a sowing or planting window this month.
Dates here come from Florida frost dates (last frost Feb 12, first frost Dec 10). For one crop in detail, see when to plant tomato, lettuce or garlic in Florida.
Florida covers a very wide range of climates, so dates near you can be two weeks or more either side of these. Enter your ZIP code in the planting calendar for dates tuned to your town.
Florida: planting activity through the year
Keep sowing (succession)
Repeat sowings of crops already in the ground, for a steady harvest instead of a glut.
- Cucumber: sow again on Jul 2 and Jul 23
- Zucchini / Summer Squash: sow again on Jul 9
- Basil: sow again on Jul 2 and Jul 23
Harvesting in July
First harvests expected this month from crops sown or planted on time earlier in the season.
Planting dates for popular crops in Florida
Every crop has its own full-year dates for Florida: indoor start, transplant or direct sowing, and harvest.
Peak growing season: July garden jobs in Florida
- Water deeply two or three times a week rather than a little every day - about an inch a week, more in heat. See watering a vegetable garden.
- 21 weeks until the average first frost (December 10). Plan the fall garden now - most fall crops are sown 8-12 weeks before first frost. See the fall and winter garden guide.
- Check the undersides of leaves twice a week - catching pests early is most of the battle (pest identification guide).
- Harvest often: celery, luffa (loofah gourd), peanut, sweet potato should be coming in. Picking regularly keeps beans, squash and cucumbers producing.
USDA zone chart for Florida
Florida spans USDA zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a. Colder zones, usually higher or further inland, have a later last spring frost and an earlier first fall frost than the state average.
Questions gardeners ask
What vegetables can I plant in Florida in July?
3 crops have a window in July: . The tables above give the exact dates for each.
Is it too late to plant tomatoes in Florida in July?
Not too late - it's actually a little early. In Florida the next tomato window opens around December 18: start seeds indoors.
Is it too late to plant lettuce in Florida in July?
Not too late - it's actually a little early. In Florida the next lettuce window opens around October 5: sow for a fall crop.
When is the first frost in Florida?
The statewide average first fall frost is around December 10 and the last spring frost around February 12. Florida covers a wide range of climates, so local dates can differ by two weeks or more - look yours up by ZIP code.
What can I harvest in Florida in July?
From plantings made on time: celery, luffa (loofah gourd), peanut, sweet potato, chayote.
What to plant in July in other states
Dates are computed from Florida’s statewide average frost dates (from NOAA/NCEI climate normals) and each crop’s timing in our crop database. Your garden may be a week or two either side - for dates tuned to your ZIP code, use the planting calendar.