July is officially “no man’s land” in the Texas garden. The spring vegetables have succumbed to the heat, it’s too early to plant fall vegetables just yet, and it’s too damn hot to do much outdoors besides water.
But if you’re itching to get your hands in dirt, there are there still things you can plant this time of year. Let’s take a look at what you can plant in your garden in July, region by region, in spite of the raging Texas heat.
First, Find Your Region
What to start by seed outdoors in July
Seeds germinate quickly in warm July soils, but young seedlings can sometimes struggle to stay alive after sprouting. To keep new seedlings happy, consider protecting them with
Sow the following directly into the garden. Follow seed packet directions for planting depth and spacing.
| REGION 1 Snap Bush Beans Lima Beans Carrots Cucumber | REGION 2 Lima Beans Southern Peas Pumpkin Winter Squash | REGION 3 Okra Melons Southern Peas |
| REGION 4 N/A | REGION 5 N/A |
What to start by seed indoors in July
For many regions in Texas, July is the time to start fall vegetables by seed indoors, especially those that prefer to be transplanted rather than direct-seeded such as cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and brussels sprouts.
| REGION 1 N/A | REGION 2 Summer Squash Collard Greens Lettuce | REGION 3 (toward end of month) Cauliflower Broccoli Cabbage Brussels sprouts |
| REGION 4 Cucumber Winter Squash | REGION 5 Pumpkin Winter Squash |
What to transplant outdoors in July
Whether you started them indoors a few weeks ago or purchased from a nursery, the following can be transplanted into the garden in July. Remember to water daily after planting, and protect with
| REGION 1 Broccoli Cabbage Cauliflower Brussels Sprouts Cucumber Eggplant | REGION 2 N/A | REGION 3 (early in month) Tomato Eggplant Okra Pepper |
| REGION 4 Eggplant Pepper Tomato | REGION 5 Pumpkin Winter Squash |
Our July Garden Shopping List
Here is what we’re ordering this month.
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$34.99$25.99Buy NowShade cloth is an essential supply in our garden shed. We use it to protect tender seedlings while hardening off, and to protect plants from the brutal Texas summer heat. Shade cloth can reduce ambient temperatures by as much as 15 degrees.
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$19.99$18.99Buy NowThis all-in-one seed tray system delivers professional results for the home gardener. Plastic cell trays are easy to sterilize in between crops, and the humidity dome keeps seeds moist during germination.
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Shop NowThe Dallas Garden School trusts and recommends seeds from Botanical Interests. They are known for high germination rates, reliable performance, and a commitment to educating their customers.
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$42.99$39.99Buy NowThis is our number one recommended lighting system for indoor seed-starting. The tubes are feather-light and produce very bright light that young seedlings need to thrive. We also love that the lights can be linked together saving precious outlet space.
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