What should I plant in July in Indianapolis, IN?

In July in Indianapolis, IN (zone 6a), 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 Indianapolis, IN?

In Indianapolis, IN (zone 6a), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 9 – Apr 30, transplant outdoors Mar 17 – Jul 8.

When do I plant Dill in Indianapolis, IN?

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

When do I plant Mint in Indianapolis, IN?

In Indianapolis, IN (zone 6a), Mint: start seeds indoors Jan 17 – May 8, transplant outdoors Mar 17 – Jul 8.

What to Plant in July

Indianapolis, IN · Zone 6a

Last frost: Apr 17 Frost-free days: 181

Full year calendar for Indianapolis

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

Onion

Potato

Squash

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Zucchini

Start Indoors 2

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

Kale

Feb 1 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Feb 15 – Aug 8

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Transplant 17

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Mar 17 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Mar 17 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Mar 17 – Aug 8

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Broccoli

Mar 17 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Brussels Sprouts

Mar 17 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Cabbage

Mar 17 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Mar 17 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Kale

Mar 17 – Sep 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Onion

Mar 17 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Mar 17 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Mar 17 – Sep 8

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Oregano

Apr 1 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Artichoke

Apr 1 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Celery

Apr 1 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Squash

May 1 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

May 1 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Cucumber

May 9 – Jul 8

2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Direct Sow 7

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Aug 16

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Beet

Mar 9 – Sep 15

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Turnip

Mar 9 – Oct 8

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Carrot

Mar 17 – Aug 16

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Mar 24 – 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, 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, Potato straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Harvest regularly — letting vegetables overmature signals the plant to stop producing.