What should I plant in July in Albuquerque, NM?

In July in Albuquerque, NM (zone 7a), you can plant Basil, Chives, Parsley, Artichoke, Beans (Bush), and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Basil in Albuquerque, NM?

In Albuquerque, NM (zone 7a), Basil: start seeds indoors Apr 1 – Jun 15, transplant outdoors May 17 – Jul 31.

When do I plant Chives in Albuquerque, NM?

In Albuquerque, NM (zone 7a), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Apr 30 and Dec 24 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Mar 1 – Jul 8.

When do I plant Parsley in Albuquerque, NM?

In Albuquerque, NM (zone 7a), Parsley: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Apr 30 and May 17 – May 31 and Dec 24 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Mar 1 – Jul 8 and Jul 24 – Aug 8.

What to Plant in July

Albuquerque, NM · Zone 7a

Last frost: Apr 5 Frost-free days: 207

Full year calendar for Albuquerque

Midsummer heat is on. Keep the garden watered and mulched. Start planning fall plantings — it's time to start cool-season crops indoors for a fall transplant.

July at a Glance

Indoor Transplant Direct Sow

1 5 10 15 20 25

Basil

Chives

Parsley

Artichoke

Beans (Bush)

Garlic

Kale

Onion

Squash

Swiss Chard

Zucchini

Start Indoors 2

Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.

Kale

Jun 9 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Jun 24 – Aug 8

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Transplant 9

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Mar 1 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Mar 1 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Mar 1 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Onion

Mar 1 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Swiss Chard

Mar 1 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Artichoke

Apr 1 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Squash

May 1 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

May 1 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Basil

May 17 – Jul 31

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Direct Sow 2

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Aug 23

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Beans (Bush)

Apr 1 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 50–60 days

July Gardening Tips

Start Kale, Swiss Chard indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Squash, Zucchini, Kale can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Beans (Bush), Garlic straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Harvest regularly — letting vegetables overmature signals the plant to stop producing.