What to plant in July, zone 7a

In zone 7a, the typical last spring frost is April 16 and the first fall frost is October 25. Here is your July checklist.

Fall planting

Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:

CollardsJuly 26
LettuceJuly 26 to August 30

Harvest

Expect to harvest these this month:

CarrotJune 4 to July 11
ParsnipJuly 4 to July 31
PumpkinJune 25 to August 28
Sweet CornJune 15 to July 29
WatermelonJuly 10 to July 29

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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.