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What to plant in July in Georgia

In Georgia (GA), July is the heart of the growing season - about 16 weeks after the last frost (March 25) and 16 weeks before the first (November 5). The state averages 225 frost-free days a year (last frost March 25, first frost November 5; USDA zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a).

14 crops have a sowing or planting window this month, including brussels sprouts, rutabaga, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower.

Dates here come from Georgia frost dates (last frost Mar 25, first frost Nov 5). For one crop in detail, see when to plant broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower in Georgia.

Peak growing seasonSow or plant: 14Start indoors: 0Harvesting: 26

Georgia: planting activity through the year

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Frost riskFrost-free: Mar 25 – Nov 5
Bars count the vegetables, herbs and fruit with a sowing or planting window in each month, from the state’s average frost dates. 14 have one in July; the busiest month is March (78).

For fall and winter harvests (5)

Sowings counted back from Georgia's first fall frost, so the crop matures before the cold - or, for garlic and similar, planted after it.

CropWhat to doWindowThis month
Brussels SproutsStart transplants for fallJul 6 – Jul 23Jul 6 – Jul 23
RutabagaSow for a fall cropJul 20 – Aug 6Opens Jul 20
BroccoliStart transplants for fallJul 27 – Aug 13Opens Jul 27
CabbageStart transplants for fallJul 27 – Aug 13Opens Jul 27
CauliflowerStart transplants for fallJul 27 – Aug 13Opens Jul 27

Keep sowing (succession)

Repeat sowings of crops already in the ground, for a steady harvest instead of a glut.

Harvesting in July

First harvests expected this month from crops sown or planted on time earlier in the season.

Potato · May 20 – Jul 9Sweet Corn · May 31 – Jul 10Onion · Jun 2 – Jul 2Shallot · Jun 2 – Jul 2Bell Pepper · Jun 7 – Jul 7Southern Pea (Cowpea) · Jun 7 – Jul 7Brussels Sprouts · Jun 9 – Jul 9Sunflower · Jun 10 – Jul 10Lima Bean · Jun 12 – Jul 12Edamame (Soybean) · Jun 15 – Jul 10Tomatillo · Jun 15 – Jul 10Chili Pepper · Jun 17 – Jul 17Cantaloupe / Muskmelon · Jun 17 – Jul 7Watermelon · Jun 17 – Jul 17Eggplant · Jun 19 – Jul 9Leek · Jun 19 – Aug 8Winter Squash · Jun 20 – Jul 20Parsnip · Jun 26 – Jul 26Salsify · Jun 29 – Aug 8Pumpkin · Jun 30 – Jul 30Rosemary · Jun 30 – Jul 30Celery · Jul 3 – Aug 12Celeriac · Jul 3 – Jul 23Luffa (Loofah Gourd) · Jul 7 – Sep 5Peanut · Jul 10 – Aug 29Sweet Potato · Jul 14 – Aug 13

Planting dates for popular crops in Georgia

Every crop has its own full-year dates for Georgia: indoor start, transplant or direct sowing, and harvest.

When to plant broccoli in Georgia →When to plant cabbage in Georgia →When to plant cauliflower in Georgia →When to plant tomato in Georgia →When to plant lettuce in Georgia →When to plant garlic in Georgia →When to plant bell pepper in Georgia →When to plant carrot in Georgia →Georgia frost dates by zone →

Peak growing season: July garden jobs in Georgia

  1. 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.
  2. 16 weeks until the average first frost (November 5). Fall crops start now: brussels sprouts, rutabaga, broccoli, cabbage. See the fall and winter garden guide.
  3. Check the undersides of leaves twice a week - catching pests early is most of the battle (pest identification guide).
  4. Harvest often: potato, sweet corn, onion, shallot should be coming in. Picking regularly keeps beans, squash and cucumbers producing.

USDA zone chart for Georgia

Georgia spans USDA zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a. Colder zones, usually higher or further inland, have a later last spring frost and an earlier first fall frost than the state average.

ZoneLast frostFirst frostSeason
Zone 7Apr 5Oct 25200 days
Zone 8Mar 20Nov 5230 days
Zone 9Feb 20Nov 30280 days

Questions gardeners ask

What vegetables can I plant in Georgia in July?

14 crops have a window in July: brussels sprouts, rutabaga, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and more. The tables above give the exact dates for each.

Is it too late to plant tomatoes in Georgia in July?

For this year, yes - the tomato windows in Georgia have closed. The next step is to start seeds indoors from about January 28.

Is it too late to plant lettuce in Georgia in July?

Not too late - it's actually a little early. In Georgia the next lettuce window opens around August 31: sow for a fall crop.

When is the first frost in Georgia?

The statewide average first fall frost is around November 5 and the last spring frost around March 25. Your town can be a week or two either side - look yours up by ZIP code.

What can I harvest in Georgia in July?

From plantings made on time: potato, sweet corn, onion, shallot, bell pepper, southern pea (cowpea), brussels sprouts, sunflower, lima bean, edamame (soybean).

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Dates are computed from Georgia’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.