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What to plant in July in New York

In New York (NY), July is the heart of the growing season - about 11 weeks after the last frost (May 1) and 12 weeks before the first (October 5). The state averages 157 frost-free days a year (last frost May 1, first frost October 5; USDA zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

35 crops have a sowing or planting window this month, including rutabaga, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, fennel (bulb) - and 4 of those windows close during July.

Dates here come from New York frost dates (last frost May 1, first frost Oct 5). For one crop in detail, see when to plant broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower in New York.

Peak growing seasonSow or plant: 35Start indoors: 0Harvesting: 48

New York 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.

New York: planting activity through the year

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Frost riskFrost-free: May 1 – Oct 5
Bars count the vegetables, herbs and fruit with a sowing or planting window in each month, from the state’s average frost dates. 35 have one in July; the busiest month is May (78).

Last chance in July

Rutabaga (sow for a fall crop, by Jul 6) · Broccoli (start transplants for fall, by Jul 13) · Cabbage (start transplants for fall, by Jul 13) · Cauliflower (start transplants for fall, by Jul 13)

For fall and winter harvests (29)

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

CropWhat to doWindowThis month
RutabagaSow for a fall cropJun 19 – Jul 6Last chance - ends Jul 6
BroccoliStart transplants for fallJun 26 – Jul 13Last chance - ends Jul 13
CabbageStart transplants for fallJun 26 – Jul 13Last chance - ends Jul 13
CauliflowerStart transplants for fallJun 26 – Jul 13Last chance - ends Jul 13
CucumberSow for a fall cropJul 3 – Jul 20Jul 3 – Jul 20
Fennel (Bulb)Sow for a fall cropJul 3 – Jul 20Jul 3 – Jul 20
Zucchini / Summer SquashSow for a fall cropJul 3 – Jul 20Jul 3 – Jul 20
Bush BeanSow for a fall cropJul 10 – Jul 27Jul 10 – Jul 27
CarrotSow for a fall cropJul 10 – Jul 27Jul 10 – Jul 27
KaleSow for a fall cropJul 10 – Jul 27Jul 10 – Jul 27
RadicchioSow for a fall cropJul 10 – Jul 27Jul 10 – Jul 27
Collard GreensSow for a fall cropJul 17 – Aug 3Opens Jul 17
Endive & EscaroleSow for a fall cropJul 17 – Aug 3Opens Jul 17
Napa CabbageSow for a fall cropJul 17 – Aug 3Opens Jul 17
ParsleySow for a fall cropJul 17 – Aug 3Opens Jul 17
PeaSow for a fall cropJul 17 – Aug 3Opens Jul 17
Swiss ChardSow for a fall cropJul 17 – Aug 3Opens Jul 17
BeetSow for a fall cropJul 24 – Aug 10Opens Jul 24
Cilantro / CorianderSow for a fall cropJul 24 – Aug 10Opens Jul 24
Bok Choy / Pak ChoiSow for a fall cropJul 31 – Aug 17Opens Jul 31
BorageSow for a fall cropJul 31 – Aug 17Opens Jul 31
DillSow for a fall cropJul 31 – Aug 17Opens Jul 31
Fava Bean (Broad Bean)Sow for a fall cropJul 31 – Aug 17Opens Jul 31
Green Onion / ScallionSow for a fall cropJul 31 – Aug 17Opens Jul 31
KohlrabiSow for a fall cropJul 31 – Aug 17Opens Jul 31
LettuceSow for a fall cropJul 31 – Aug 17Opens Jul 31
Mache (Corn Salad)Sow for a fall cropJul 31 – Aug 17Opens Jul 31
MizunaSow for a fall cropJul 31 – Aug 17Opens Jul 31
Rapini (Broccoli Raab)Sow for a fall cropJul 31 – Aug 17Opens Jul 31

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.

Napa Cabbage · Jun 6 – Jul 1Cabbage · Jun 9 – Jul 19Borage · Jun 11 – Jul 1Basil · Jun 14 – Jul 14Broccoli · Jun 16 – Jul 11Cauliflower · Jun 16 – Jul 16Radicchio · Jun 16 – Jul 26Fava Bean (Broad Bean) · Jun 17 – Jul 2Zucchini / Summer Squash · Jun 22 – Jul 7Tarragon · Jun 23 – Jul 23Potato · Jun 26 – Aug 15Parsley · Jun 26 – Jul 16Bush Bean · Jun 27 – Jul 7New Zealand Spinach · Jun 27 – Jul 17Fennel (Bulb) · Jun 28 – Jul 23Summer Savory · Jul 2 – Jul 17Mint · Jul 3 – Jul 23Lemon Balm · Jul 3 – Jul 23Cucumber · Jul 4 – Jul 24Okra · Jul 4 – Jul 19Tomato · Jul 7 – Aug 1Pole Bean · Jul 7 – Jul 17Sweet Corn · Jul 7 – Aug 16Sweet Marjoram · Jul 7 – Jul 27Onion · Jul 9 – Aug 8Shallot · Jul 9 – Aug 8Bitter Melon · Jul 9 – Jul 29Malabar Spinach · Jul 9 – Jul 24Endive & Escarole · Jul 11 – Jul 26Bell Pepper · Jul 14 – Aug 13Southern Pea (Cowpea) · Jul 14 – Aug 13Thyme · Jul 15 – Jul 30Sage · Jul 15 – Jul 30Brussels Sprouts · Jul 16 – Aug 15Ground Cherry · Jul 17 – Aug 6Sunflower · Jul 17 – Aug 16Shiso (Perilla) · Jul 17 – Aug 6Lima Bean · Jul 19 – Aug 18Cucamelon · Jul 19 – Jul 29Oregano · Jul 20 – Jul 30Edamame (Soybean) · Jul 22 – Aug 16Tomatillo · Jul 22 – Aug 16Chili Pepper · Jul 24 – Aug 23Cantaloupe / Muskmelon · Jul 24 – Aug 13Watermelon · Jul 24 – Aug 23Eggplant · Jul 26 – Aug 15Leek · Jul 26 – Sep 14Winter Squash · Jul 27 – Aug 26

Planting dates for popular crops in New York

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

When to plant broccoli in New York →When to plant cabbage in New York →When to plant cauliflower in New York →When to plant cucumber in New York →When to plant zucchini in New York →When to plant bush bean in New York →When to plant carrot in New York →When to plant kale in New York →New York frost dates by zone →

Peak growing season: July garden jobs in New York

  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. 12 weeks until the average first frost (October 5). Fall crops start now: rutabaga, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower. 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: napa cabbage, cabbage, borage, basil should be coming in. Picking regularly keeps beans, squash and cucumbers producing.

USDA zone chart for New York

New York spans USDA zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b. 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 3May 15Sep 15120 days
Zone 4May 10Sep 25135 days
Zone 5Apr 30Oct 5160 days
Zone 6Apr 15Oct 15185 days
Zone 7Apr 5Oct 25200 days

Questions gardeners ask

What vegetables can I plant in New York in July?

35 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 New York in July?

For this year, yes - the tomato windows in New York have closed. The next step is to start seeds indoors from about March 6.

Is it too late to plant lettuce in New York in July?

No - sow for a fall crop runs Jul 31 – Aug 17 in New York.

When is the first frost in New York?

The statewide average first fall frost is around October 5 and the last spring frost around May 1. New York 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 New York in July?

From plantings made on time: napa cabbage, cabbage, borage, basil, broccoli, cauliflower, radicchio, fava bean (broad bean), zucchini / summer squash, tarragon.

← June in New YorkAugust in New York →Full-year New York planting calendar →New York frost dates →

What to plant in July in other states

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Dates are computed from New York’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.