What to plant in July in Nevada
In Nevada (NV), July is the heart of the growing season - about 12 weeks after the last frost (April 20) and 12 weeks before the first (October 10). The state averages 173 frost-free days a year (last frost April 20, first frost October 10; USDA zones 4b, 5b, 6b, 7a, 8a, 9a, 10a).
25 crops have a sowing or planting window this month, including rutabaga, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, fennel (bulb) - and 1 of those windows close during July.
Dates here come from Nevada frost dates (last frost Apr 20, first frost Oct 10). For one crop in detail, see when to plant broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower in Nevada.
Nevada 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.
Nevada: planting activity through the year
Last chance in July
Rutabaga (sow for a fall crop, by Jul 11)
For fall and winter harvests (19)
Sowings counted back from Nevada's first fall frost, so the crop matures before the cold - or, for garlic and similar, planted after it.
| Crop | What to do | Window | This month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutabaga | Sow for a fall crop | Jun 24 – Jul 11 | Last chance - ends Jul 11 |
| Broccoli | Start transplants for fall | Jul 1 – Jul 18 | Jul 1 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Start transplants for fall | Jul 1 – Jul 18 | Jul 1 – Jul 18 |
| Cauliflower | Start transplants for fall | Jul 1 – Jul 18 | Jul 1 – Jul 18 |
| Cucumber | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 8 – Jul 25 | Jul 8 – Jul 25 |
| Fennel (Bulb) | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 8 – Jul 25 | Jul 8 – Jul 25 |
| Zucchini / Summer Squash | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 8 – Jul 25 | Jul 8 – Jul 25 |
| Bush Bean | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 15 – Aug 1 | Opens Jul 15 |
| Carrot | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 15 – Aug 1 | Opens Jul 15 |
| Kale | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 15 – Aug 1 | Opens Jul 15 |
| Radicchio | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 15 – Aug 1 | Opens Jul 15 |
| Collard Greens | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 22 – Aug 8 | Opens Jul 22 |
| Endive & Escarole | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 22 – Aug 8 | Opens Jul 22 |
| Napa Cabbage | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 22 – Aug 8 | Opens Jul 22 |
| Parsley | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 22 – Aug 8 | Opens Jul 22 |
| Pea | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 22 – Aug 8 | Opens Jul 22 |
| Swiss Chard | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 22 – Aug 8 | Opens Jul 22 |
| Beet | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 29 – Aug 15 | Opens Jul 29 |
| Cilantro / Coriander | Sow for a fall crop | Jul 29 – Aug 15 | Opens Jul 29 |
Keep sowing (succession)
Repeat sowings of crops already in the ground, for a steady harvest instead of a glut.
- Cucumber: sow again on Jul 6 and Jul 27
- Zucchini / Summer Squash: sow again on Jul 20
- Bush Bean: sow again on Jul 6 and Jul 20
- Sweet Corn: sow again on Jul 6 and Jul 20
- Basil: sow again on Jul 6 and Jul 27
- Edamame (Soybean): sow again on Jul 6
- Southern Pea (Cowpea): sow again on Jul 13 and Jul 27
- Sunflower: sow again on Jul 6
- Amaranth (Leaf): sow again on Jul 6 and Jul 20
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 Nevada
Every crop has its own full-year dates for Nevada: indoor start, transplant or direct sowing, and harvest.
Peak growing season: July garden jobs in Nevada
- 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.
- 12 weeks until the average first frost (October 10). Fall crops start now: rutabaga, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower. 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: cabbage, basil, cauliflower, radicchio should be coming in. Picking regularly keeps beans, squash and cucumbers producing.
USDA zone chart for Nevada
Nevada spans USDA zones 4b, 5b, 6b, 7a, 8a, 9a, 10a. 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 Nevada in July?
25 crops have a window in July: rutabaga, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, fennel (bulb), zucchini / summer squash, bush bean, carrot, kale and more. The tables above give the exact dates for each.
Is it too late to plant tomatoes in Nevada in July?
For this year, yes - the tomato windows in Nevada have closed. The next step is to start seeds indoors from about February 23.
Is it too late to plant lettuce in Nevada in July?
Not too late - it's actually a little early. In Nevada the next lettuce window opens around August 5: sow for a fall crop.
When is the first frost in Nevada?
The statewide average first fall frost is around October 10 and the last spring frost around April 20. Nevada 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 Nevada in July?
From plantings made on time: cabbage, basil, cauliflower, radicchio, tarragon, potato, parsley, new zealand spinach, fennel (bulb), summer savory.
What to plant in July in other states
Dates are computed from Nevada’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.