What to plant in July, zone 5b
In zone 5b, the typical last spring frost is May 1 and the first fall frost is October 10. Here is your July checklist.
Fall planting
Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:
Harvest
Expect to harvest these this month:
- BeetJune 9 to July 6
- CarrotJune 19 to July 26
- ParsnipJuly 19 to August 15
- PumpkinJuly 10 to September 12
- Sweet CornJune 30 to August 13
- WatermelonJuly 25 to August 13
- ZucchiniJune 25 to July 9
Want your exact dates?
These are zone 5b averages. Enter your ZIP for a calendar built on your nearest weather station.
Open the planting calendarUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.