What should I plant in July in Austin, TX?

In July in Austin, TX (zone 8b), you can plant Basil, Chives, Lavender, Mint, Oregano, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Basil in Austin, TX?

In Austin, TX (zone 8b), Basil: start seeds indoors Mar 17 – Jul 23, transplant outdoors May 1 – Sep 8.

When do I plant Chives in Austin, TX?

In Austin, TX (zone 8b), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

When do I plant Lavender in Austin, TX?

In Austin, TX (zone 8b), Lavender: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

What to Plant in July

Austin, TX · Zone 8b

Last frost: Mar 1 Frost-free days: 272

Full year calendar for Austin

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

Lavender

Mint

Oregano

Parsley

Rosemary

Sage

Thyme

Artichoke

Beans (Bush)

Brussels Sprouts

Celery

Corn

Cucumber

Garlic

Leek

Okra

Onion

Pepper

Squash

Strawberry

Sunflower

Tomato

Zucchini

Start Indoors 18

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

Plant now

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Lavender

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 90–120 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Oregano

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Rosemary

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–120 days

Sage

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 75–90 days

Thyme

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Artichoke

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Squash

Feb 8 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

Feb 8 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Cucumber

Feb 15 – Jul 8

2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Basil

Mar 17 – Jul 23

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Brussels Sprouts

Jun 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Later this month

Parsley

Jul 17 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Celery

Jul 17 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Transplant 19

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Lavender

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 90–120 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Oregano

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Rosemary

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–120 days

Sage

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 75–90 days

Thyme

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Artichoke

Jan 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Sunflower

Jan 17 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Squash

Mar 1 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Tomato

Mar 1 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 65–80 days Growing guide

Zucchini

Mar 1 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Cucumber

Mar 9 – Jul 31

2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Pepper

Mar 9 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 60–100 days Growing guide

Okra

Apr 1 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Basil

May 1 – Sep 8

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Direct Sow 3

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Dec 16

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Beans (Bush)

Mar 1 – Aug 8

9 per sq ft 50–60 days

Corn

Mar 1 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

July Gardening Tips

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