What should I plant in July in Memphis, TN?

In July in Memphis, TN (zone 7b), you can plant Basil, Chives, Dill, Mint, Oregano, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Basil in Memphis, TN?

In Memphis, TN (zone 7b), Basil: start seeds indoors Apr 1 – Jun 30, transplant outdoors May 17 – Aug 16.

When do I plant Chives in Memphis, TN?

In Memphis, TN (zone 7b), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – May 16 and Nov 9 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 17 – Jul 23.

When do I plant Dill in Memphis, TN?

In Memphis, TN (zone 7b), Dill: direct sow Apr 1 – Aug 31.

What to Plant in July

Memphis, TN · Zone 7b

Last frost: Mar 20 Frost-free days: 235

Full year calendar for Memphis

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

Basil

Chives

Dill

Mint

Oregano

Parsley

Sage

Thyme

Artichoke

Beans (Bush)

Carrot

Cucumber

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Okra

Onion

Potato

Squash

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Zucchini

Start Indoors 4

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

Zucchini

Mar 1 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Parsley

Jun 1 – Jul 23

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Jun 24 – Aug 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Jul 9 – Sep 15

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Transplant 14

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Jan 17 – Jul 23

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 17 – Jul 23

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Onion

Jan 17 – Aug 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Jan 17 – Jul 23

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Leek

Jan 24 – Aug 23

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Oregano

Feb 15 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Sage

Feb 15 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 75–90 days

Thyme

Feb 15 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Artichoke

Feb 15 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Squash

Mar 24 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

Mar 24 – Jul 31

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Cucumber

Apr 24 – Jul 8

2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Okra

May 1 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Basil

May 17 – Aug 16

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Direct Sow 5

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Oct 16

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Carrot

Jan 24 – Jul 16

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Feb 15 – Aug 16

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

Apr 1 – Aug 31

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Beans (Bush)

Apr 1 – Jul 23

9 per sq ft 50–60 days

July Gardening Tips

Start Zucchini, Kale, Parsley 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.