Vegetables to plant in July for fall harvest
The growing season doesn’t have to end when summer fades, so I compiled a list of vegetables that you can plant in July for a fall/early winter harvest.

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Hardiness Zone and July vegetables to plant
Here in central PA, our growing hardiness zone has changed from 5b to 6a, meaning lowest temperatures now range from -10 to -5 from -15 to -10. What that means is that I can plant vegetables in July to extend my growing season well into the late fall/early winter seasons. Let’s dive right in to what I’m planting in July.
Leafy Greens

- Lettuce: Lettuce prefers cooler weather. Choose heat-tolerant varieties, plant in shady areas, or use shade cloth.
- Spinach: Spinach prefers cooler weather. Opt for fast-growing, heat-resistant varieties.
- Kale: A hardy green that can withstand some heat.
- Swiss Chard: Tolerates heat well and provides a continuous harvest.
Root Vegetables

- Beets: Can be harvested in late summer or left to mature for fall.
- Carrots: Sow directly in the garden for a late summer to fall harvest. Carrots will thrive into late fall and early winter. Cover them with a thick layer of mulch.
- Radishes: Fast-growing and can be harvested in about a month.
- Note: These vegetables can be difficult to start in the heat of summer. See tips for planting in July to help in successful planting of root vegetables.
Cruciferous Vegetables

- Broccoli: Plant seeds indoors and transplant for a fall harvest. I start them using my new indoor seed starting setup and it’s working perfectly!
- Cauliflower: Start indoors and transplant outside.
- Cabbage: Start seeds indoors or plant transplants directly.
Legumes

- Bush Beans: Fast-growing and can produce a late summer crop. I like to succession plant these throughout the entire growing season.
- Peas: Plant early in the month for a fall harvest.
Other vegetables to plant in July

- Turnips: Quick-growing and can be harvested in late summer or fall
- Summer Squash: Plant seeds directly in the garden for a late summer harvest.
- Cucumbers: Plant seeds directly in the garden or start indoors for a late summer/early fall harvest. The cucumber is a great crop to succession plant to enjoy all season long.
Herbs to plant in July for a fall harvest

- Basil: Loves the heat and grows quickly.
- Cilantro: Fast-growing and can be sown directly.
- Dill: Grows quickly and can be sown directly.
Tips for July Planting
- Watering: Ensure consistent watering as July can be hot and dry.
- Mulching: Use mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
- Pest Control: Keep an eye out for pests and take preventive measures.
- Shade: Consider planting your vegetables in areas that have shade from the mid day sun. I have found using shade cloth helps considerably to keep the heat off cool-loving plants.
Planting in July can extend your harvest season and provide fresh produce well into the fall. What are you planting for the fall season? Let me know in the comments below and as always, thanks for stopping by!