What should I plant in July in Boston, MA?

In July in Boston, MA (zone 6b), you can plant Dill, Parsley, Artichoke, Beans (Bush), Beet, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Dill in Boston, MA?

In Boston, MA (zone 6b), Dill: direct sow May 9 – Jul 31.

When do I plant Parsley in Boston, MA?

In Boston, MA (zone 6b), Parsley: start seeds indoors Jan 24 – May 31, transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Aug 8.

When do I plant Artichoke in Boston, MA?

In Boston, MA (zone 6b), Artichoke: start seeds indoors Feb 1 – May 8, transplant outdoors Apr 9 – Jul 16.

What to Plant in July

Boston, MA · Zone 6b

Last frost: Apr 10 Frost-free days: 209

Full year calendar for Boston

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

Dill

Parsley

Artichoke

Beans (Bush)

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Garlic

Kale

Onion

Peas

Potato

Squash

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Zucchini

Start Indoors 2

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

Kale

Feb 15 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Mar 1 – Aug 8

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Transplant 12

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Parsley

Apr 1 – Aug 8

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Broccoli

Apr 1 – Aug 16

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Brussels Sprouts

Apr 1 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Cabbage

Apr 1 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Apr 1 – Aug 16

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Kale

Apr 1 – Sep 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Onion

Apr 1 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Swiss Chard

Apr 1 – Sep 8

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Artichoke

Apr 9 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Celery

Apr 9 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Squash

May 9 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

May 9 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Direct Sow 8

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Jul 23

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Beet

Mar 24 – Sep 15

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Peas

Mar 24 – Jul 8

8 per sq ft 55–70 days

Turnip

Mar 24 – Oct 8

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Carrot

Apr 1 – Aug 8

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Apr 9 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

May 9 – Jul 31

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Beans (Bush)

May 9 – 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, Broccoli can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Beans (Bush), Carrot, Peas straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Harvest regularly — letting vegetables overmature signals the plant to stop producing.