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What to plant in July in North Dakota

In North Dakota (ND), July is the heart of the growing season - about 9 weeks after the last frost (May 15) and 10 weeks before the first (September 20). The state averages 128 frost-free days a year (last frost May 15, first frost September 20; USDA zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b).

35 crops have a sowing or planting window this month, including cucumber, fennel (bulb), zucchini / summer squash, bush bean, carrot, kale - and 7 of those windows close during July.

Dates here come from North Dakota frost dates (last frost May 15, first frost Sep 20). For one crop in detail, see when to plant cucumber, zucchini or bush bean in North Dakota.

Peak growing seasonSow or plant: 35Start indoors: 0Harvesting: 43

North Dakota: planting activity through the year

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Frost riskFrost-free: May 15 – Sep 20
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 (90).

Last chance in July

Cucumber (sow for a fall crop, by Jul 5) · Fennel (Bulb) (sow for a fall crop, by Jul 5) · Zucchini / Summer Squash (sow for a fall crop, by Jul 5) · Bush Bean (sow for a fall crop, by Jul 12) · Carrot (sow for a fall crop, by Jul 12) · Kale (sow for a fall crop, by Jul 12) · Radicchio (sow for a fall crop, by Jul 12)

For fall and winter harvests (32)

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

CropWhat to doWindowThis month
CucumberSow for a fall cropJun 18 – Jul 5Last chance - ends Jul 5
Fennel (Bulb)Sow for a fall cropJun 18 – Jul 5Last chance - ends Jul 5
Zucchini / Summer SquashSow for a fall cropJun 18 – Jul 5Last chance - ends Jul 5
Bush BeanSow for a fall cropJun 25 – Jul 12Last chance - ends Jul 12
CarrotSow for a fall cropJun 25 – Jul 12Last chance - ends Jul 12
KaleSow for a fall cropJun 25 – Jul 12Last chance - ends Jul 12
RadicchioSow for a fall cropJun 25 – Jul 12Last chance - ends Jul 12
Collard GreensSow for a fall cropJul 2 – Jul 19Jul 2 – Jul 19
Endive & EscaroleSow for a fall cropJul 2 – Jul 19Jul 2 – Jul 19
Napa CabbageSow for a fall cropJul 2 – Jul 19Jul 2 – Jul 19
ParsleySow for a fall cropJul 2 – Jul 19Jul 2 – Jul 19
PeaSow for a fall cropJul 2 – Jul 19Jul 2 – Jul 19
Swiss ChardSow for a fall cropJul 2 – Jul 19Jul 2 – Jul 19
BeetSow for a fall cropJul 9 – Jul 26Jul 9 – Jul 26
Cilantro / CorianderSow for a fall cropJul 9 – Jul 26Jul 9 – Jul 26
Bok Choy / Pak ChoiSow for a fall cropJul 16 – Aug 2Opens Jul 16
BorageSow for a fall cropJul 16 – Aug 2Opens Jul 16
DillSow for a fall cropJul 16 – Aug 2Opens Jul 16
Fava Bean (Broad Bean)Sow for a fall cropJul 16 – Aug 2Opens Jul 16
Green Onion / ScallionSow for a fall cropJul 16 – Aug 2Opens Jul 16
KohlrabiSow for a fall cropJul 16 – Aug 2Opens Jul 16
LettuceSow for a fall cropJul 16 – Aug 2Opens Jul 16
Mache (Corn Salad)Sow for a fall cropJul 16 – Aug 2Opens Jul 16
MizunaSow for a fall cropJul 16 – Aug 2Opens Jul 16
Rapini (Broccoli Raab)Sow for a fall cropJul 16 – Aug 2Opens Jul 16
ChervilSow for a fall cropJul 23 – Aug 9Opens Jul 23
Mustard GreensSow for a fall cropJul 23 – Aug 9Opens Jul 23
SpinachSow for a fall cropJul 23 – Aug 9Opens Jul 23
TatsoiSow for a fall cropJul 23 – Aug 9Opens Jul 23
TurnipSow for a fall cropJul 23 – Aug 9Opens Jul 23
ArugulaSow for a fall cropJul 30 – Aug 16Opens Jul 30
WatercressSow for a fall cropJul 30 – Aug 16Opens Jul 30

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.

Cilantro / Coriander · Jun 15 – Jul 10Green Onion / Scallion · Jun 16 – Jul 6Collard Greens · Jun 18 – Jul 8Napa Cabbage · Jun 20 – Jul 15Amaranth (Leaf) · Jun 21 – Jul 11Cabbage · Jun 23 – Aug 2Carrot · Jun 23 – Jul 13Dill · Jun 24 – Jul 14Borage · Jun 25 – Jul 15Basil · Jun 28 – Jul 28Broccoli · Jun 30 – Jul 25Cauliflower · Jun 30 – Jul 30Radicchio · Jun 30 – Aug 9Fava Bean (Broad Bean) · Jul 1 – Jul 16Zucchini / Summer Squash · Jul 6 – Jul 21Tarragon · Jul 7 – Aug 6Potato · Jul 10 – Aug 29Parsley · Jul 10 – Jul 30Bush Bean · Jul 11 – Jul 21New Zealand Spinach · Jul 11 – Jul 31Fennel (Bulb) · Jul 12 – Aug 6Summer Savory · Jul 16 – Jul 31Mint · Jul 17 – Aug 6Lemon Balm · Jul 17 – Aug 6Cucumber · Jul 18 – Aug 7Okra · Jul 18 – Aug 2Tomato · Jul 21 – Aug 15Pole Bean · Jul 21 – Jul 31Sweet Corn · Jul 21 – Aug 30Sweet Marjoram · Jul 21 – Aug 10Onion · Jul 23 – Aug 22Shallot · Jul 23 – Aug 22Bitter Melon · Jul 23 – Aug 12Malabar Spinach · Jul 23 – Aug 7Endive & Escarole · Jul 25 – Aug 9Bell Pepper · Jul 28 – Aug 27Southern Pea (Cowpea) · Jul 28 – Aug 27Thyme · Jul 29 – Aug 13Sage · Jul 29 – Aug 13Brussels Sprouts · Jul 30 – Aug 29Ground Cherry · Jul 31 – Aug 20Sunflower · Jul 31 – Aug 30Shiso (Perilla) · Jul 31 – Aug 20

Planting dates for popular crops in North Dakota

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

When to plant cucumber in North Dakota →When to plant zucchini in North Dakota →When to plant bush bean in North Dakota →When to plant carrot in North Dakota →When to plant kale in North Dakota →When to plant pea in North Dakota →When to plant swiss chard in North Dakota →When to plant beet in North Dakota →North Dakota frost dates by zone →

Peak growing season: July garden jobs in North Dakota

  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. 10 weeks until the average first frost (September 20). Fall crops start now: cucumber, fennel (bulb), zucchini / summer squash, bush bean. 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: cilantro / coriander, green onion / scallion, collard greens, napa cabbage should be coming in. Picking regularly keeps beans, squash and cucumbers producing.

USDA zone chart for North Dakota

North Dakota spans USDA zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b. 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

Questions gardeners ask

What vegetables can I plant in North Dakota in July?

35 crops have a window in July: cucumber, fennel (bulb), zucchini / summer squash, bush bean, carrot, kale, radicchio, collard greens, endive & escarole, napa cabbage and more. The tables above give the exact dates for each.

Is it too late to plant tomatoes in North Dakota in July?

For this year, yes - the tomato windows in North Dakota have closed. The next step is to start seeds indoors from about March 20.

Is it too late to plant lettuce in North Dakota in July?

No - sow for a fall crop runs Jul 16 – Aug 2 in North Dakota.

When is the first frost in North Dakota?

The statewide average first fall frost is around September 20 and the last spring frost around May 15. Your town can be a week or two either side - look yours up by ZIP code.

What can I harvest in North Dakota in July?

From plantings made on time: cilantro / coriander, green onion / scallion, collard greens, napa cabbage, amaranth (leaf), cabbage, carrot, dill, borage, basil.

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Dates are computed from North Dakota’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.