What to plant in July, zone 6b

In zone 6b, the typical last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost is October 22. Here is your July checklist.

Fall planting

Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:

CollardsJuly 23
LettuceJuly 23 to August 27

Harvest

Expect to harvest these this month:

CarrotJune 11 to July 18
ParsnipJuly 11 to August 7
PumpkinJuly 2 to September 4
Sweet CornJune 22 to August 5
WatermelonJuly 17 to August 5
ZucchiniJune 17 to July 1

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USDA 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.