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What to plant in July in West Virginia

In West Virginia (WV), July is the heart of the growing season - about 10 weeks after the last frost (May 5) and 12 weeks before the first (October 5). The state averages 153 frost-free days a year (last frost May 5, first frost October 5; USDA zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a).

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 West Virginia frost dates (last frost May 5, first frost Oct 5). For one crop in detail, see when to plant broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower in West Virginia.

Peak growing seasonSow or plant: 35Start indoors: 0Harvesting: 51

West Virginia: planting activity through the year

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Frost riskFrost-free: May 5 – 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 (84).

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 West Virginia'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 10 – Jul 5Amaranth (Leaf) · Jun 11 – Jul 1Cabbage · Jun 13 – Jul 23Carrot · Jun 13 – Jul 3Dill · Jun 14 – Jul 4Borage · Jun 15 – Jul 5Basil · Jun 18 – Jul 18Broccoli · Jun 20 – Jul 15Cauliflower · Jun 20 – Jul 20Radicchio · Jun 20 – Jul 30Fava Bean (Broad Bean) · Jun 21 – Jul 6Zucchini / Summer Squash · Jun 26 – Jul 11Tarragon · Jun 27 – Jul 27Potato · Jun 30 – Aug 19Parsley · Jun 30 – Jul 20Bush Bean · Jul 1 – Jul 11New Zealand Spinach · Jul 1 – Jul 21Fennel (Bulb) · Jul 2 – Jul 27Summer Savory · Jul 6 – Jul 21Mint · Jul 7 – Jul 27Lemon Balm · Jul 7 – Jul 27Cucumber · Jul 8 – Jul 28Okra · Jul 8 – Jul 23Tomato · Jul 11 – Aug 5Pole Bean · Jul 11 – Jul 21Sweet Corn · Jul 11 – Aug 20Sweet Marjoram · Jul 11 – Jul 31Onion · Jul 13 – Aug 12Shallot · Jul 13 – Aug 12Bitter Melon · Jul 13 – Aug 2Malabar Spinach · Jul 13 – Jul 28Endive & Escarole · Jul 15 – Jul 30Bell Pepper · Jul 18 – Aug 17Southern Pea (Cowpea) · Jul 18 – Aug 17Thyme · Jul 19 – Aug 3Sage · Jul 19 – Aug 3Brussels Sprouts · Jul 20 – Aug 19Ground Cherry · Jul 21 – Aug 10Sunflower · Jul 21 – Aug 20Shiso (Perilla) · Jul 21 – Aug 10Lima Bean · Jul 23 – Aug 22Cucamelon · Jul 23 – Aug 2Oregano · Jul 24 – Aug 3Edamame (Soybean) · Jul 26 – Aug 20Tomatillo · Jul 26 – Aug 20Chili Pepper · Jul 28 – Aug 27Cantaloupe / Muskmelon · Jul 28 – Aug 17Watermelon · Jul 28 – Aug 27Eggplant · Jul 30 – Aug 19Leek · Jul 30 – Sep 18Winter Squash · Jul 31 – Aug 30

Planting dates for popular crops in West Virginia

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

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

Peak growing season: July garden jobs in West Virginia

  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, amaranth (leaf), cabbage, carrot should be coming in. Picking regularly keeps beans, squash and cucumbers producing.

USDA zone chart for West Virginia

West Virginia spans USDA zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a. 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 5Apr 30Oct 5160 days
Zone 6Apr 15Oct 15185 days
Zone 7Apr 5Oct 25200 days

Questions gardeners ask

What vegetables can I plant in West Virginia 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 West Virginia in July?

For this year, yes - the tomato windows in West Virginia have closed. The next step is to start seeds indoors from about March 10.

Is it too late to plant lettuce in West Virginia in July?

No - sow for a fall crop runs Jul 31 – Aug 17 in West Virginia.

When is the first frost in West Virginia?

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

What can I harvest in West Virginia in July?

From plantings made on time: napa cabbage, amaranth (leaf), cabbage, carrot, dill, borage, basil, broccoli, cauliflower, radicchio.

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Dates are computed from West Virginia’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.