What should I plant in July in Des Moines, IA?

In July in Des Moines, IA (zone 5b), 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 Des Moines, IA?

In Des Moines, IA (zone 5b), Dill: direct sow May 9 – Aug 8.

When do I plant Parsley in Des Moines, IA?

In Des Moines, IA (zone 5b), Parsley: start seeds indoors Jan 9 – May 23, transplant outdoors Mar 17 – Jul 31.

When do I plant Artichoke in Des Moines, IA?

In Des Moines, IA (zone 5b), Artichoke: start seeds indoors Feb 1 – May 8, transplant outdoors Apr 9 – Jul 16.

What to Plant in July

Des Moines, IA · Zone 5b

Last frost: Apr 25 Frost-free days: 168

Full year calendar for Des Moines

Peak growing season — the garden is productive and demanding. Start thinking about fall crops and succession planting quick-harvest vegetables.

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

Kale

Potato

Squash

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Zucchini

Start Indoors 2

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

Kale

Feb 1 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Feb 15 – Jul 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Transplant 11

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Parsley

Mar 17 – Jul 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Mar 17 – Aug 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Mar 17 – Aug 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Artichoke

Apr 9 – 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

Broccoli

Jun 16 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Brussels Sprouts

Jun 16 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Cabbage

Jun 16 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Jun 16 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Celery

Jun 16 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Direct Sow 6

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Beet

Mar 17 – Sep 8

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Turnip

Mar 17 – Sep 30

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Carrot

Mar 24 – Aug 8

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Apr 1 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

May 9 – Aug 8

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, Potato straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Harvest regularly — letting vegetables overmature signals the plant to stop producing.