What should I plant in July in Cleveland, OH?

In July in Cleveland, OH (zone 6b), you can plant Chives, Dill, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Chives in Cleveland, OH?

In Cleveland, OH (zone 6b), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 17 – Apr 30, transplant outdoors Mar 24 – Jul 8.

When do I plant Dill in Cleveland, OH?

In Cleveland, OH (zone 6b), Dill: direct sow May 9 – Aug 8.

When do I plant Mint in Cleveland, OH?

In Cleveland, OH (zone 6b), Mint: start seeds indoors Jan 24 – May 8, transplant outdoors Mar 24 – Jul 8.

What to Plant in July

Cleveland, OH · Zone 6b

Last frost: Apr 18 Frost-free days: 183

Full year calendar for Cleveland

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

Chives

Dill

Mint

Oregano

Parsley

Artichoke

Beans (Bush)

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Cucumber

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Onion

Peas

Potato

Squash

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Zucchini

Start Indoors 3

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

Cauliflower

Feb 8 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Kale

Feb 8 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Feb 22 – Aug 16

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Transplant 18

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Mar 24 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Mar 24 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Mar 24 – Aug 23

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Brussels Sprouts

Mar 24 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Kale

Mar 24 – Sep 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Mar 24 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Mar 24 – Jul 16

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Mar 24 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Mar 24 – Sep 15

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Broccoli

Apr 1 – Aug 23

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Cabbage

Apr 1 – Aug 16

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Apr 1 – Aug 31

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Oregano

Apr 9 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Artichoke

Apr 9 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Celery

Apr 9 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Squash

May 9 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

May 9 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Cucumber

May 17 – Jul 8

2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Direct Sow 8

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Aug 16

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Beet

Mar 17 – Sep 23

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Peas

Mar 17 – Jul 16

8 per sq ft 55–70 days

Turnip

Mar 17 – Oct 8

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Carrot

Mar 24 – Aug 16

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Apr 9 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

May 9 – Aug 8

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Beans (Bush)

May 9 – Jul 16

9 per sq ft 50–60 days

July Gardening Tips

Start Kale, Cauliflower, Swiss Chard indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Cucumber, Squash, Zucchini 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.