What should I plant in July in Birmingham, AL?

In July in Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), you can plant Basil, Chives, Dill, Mint, Oregano, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Basil in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Basil: start seeds indoors Apr 9 – Jun 30, transplant outdoors May 24 – Aug 16.

When do I plant Chives in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

When do I plant Dill in Birmingham, AL?

In Birmingham, AL (zone 7b), Dill: direct sow Mar 24 – Sep 8.

What to Plant in July

Birmingham, AL · Zone 7b

Last frost: Mar 25 Frost-free days: 230

Full year calendar for Birmingham

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

Dill

Mint

Oregano

Parsley

Sage

Thyme

Artichoke

Beans (Bush)

Beet

Brussels Sprouts

Carrot

Corn

Cucumber

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Okra

Onion

Potato

Squash

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Tomato

Turnip

Zucchini

Start Indoors 11

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

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Jan 1 – Sep 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 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

Swiss Chard

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Squash

Feb 22 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

Feb 22 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Brussels Sprouts

May 9 – Aug 23

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Transplant 18

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Jan 1 – Oct 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 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

Swiss Chard

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Oregano

Feb 1 – Jul 31

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Sage

Feb 1 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 75–90 days

Thyme

Feb 1 – Jul 23

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Artichoke

Feb 1 – Sep 8

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Squash

Mar 17 – Jul 31

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Tomato

Mar 17 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 65–80 days Growing guide

Zucchini

Mar 17 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Cucumber

Apr 24 – Jul 23

2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Okra

May 1 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Basil

May 24 – Aug 16

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Direct Sow 8

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Beet

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Carrot

Jan 1 – Dec 31

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Garlic

Jan 1 – Nov 23

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Turnip

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Potato

Feb 1 – Aug 23

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

Mar 24 – Sep 8

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Beans (Bush)

Mar 24 – Jul 31

9 per sq ft 50–60 days

Corn

Mar 24 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

July Gardening Tips

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