What should I plant in July in Detroit, MI?

In July in Detroit, MI (zone 6a), you can plant Chives, Dill, Parsley, Artichoke, Beans (Bush), and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Chives in Detroit, MI?

In Detroit, MI (zone 6a), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 24 – Apr 30, transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Jul 8.

When do I plant Dill in Detroit, MI?

In Detroit, MI (zone 6a), Dill: direct sow May 9 – Aug 8.

When do I plant Parsley in Detroit, MI?

In Detroit, MI (zone 6a), Parsley: start seeds indoors Jan 24 – May 31, transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Aug 8.

What to Plant in July

Detroit, MI · Zone 6a

Last frost: Apr 25 Frost-free days: 178

Full year calendar for Detroit

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

Parsley

Artichoke

Beans (Bush)

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Kale

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 16

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.

Chives

Apr 1 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

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 – Aug 31

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Apr 1 – Sep 8

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Artichoke

Apr 24 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Celery

Apr 24 – Jul 8

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

Direct Sow 7

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

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 – Sep 30

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Carrot

Apr 1 – Aug 8

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Apr 16 – 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, Peas straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Harvest regularly — letting vegetables overmature signals the plant to stop producing.