What should I plant in July in Oklahoma City, OK?

In July in Oklahoma City, OK (zone 7a), 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 Oklahoma City, OK?

In Oklahoma City, OK (zone 7a), Basil: start seeds indoors Apr 1 – Jul 8, transplant outdoors May 17 – Aug 23.

When do I plant Chives in Oklahoma City, OK?

In Oklahoma City, OK (zone 7a), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – May 8 and Dec 9 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Feb 15 – Jul 16.

When do I plant Dill in Oklahoma City, OK?

In Oklahoma City, OK (zone 7a), Dill: direct sow Apr 1 – Jul 16 and Aug 9 – Aug 23.

What to Plant in July

Oklahoma City, OK · Zone 7a

Last frost: Mar 28 Frost-free days: 222

Full year calendar for Oklahoma City

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

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.

Plant now

Basil

Apr 1 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Parsley

Jun 16 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Jul 9 – Aug 16

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Later this month

Swiss Chard

Jul 24 – Sep 8

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Transplant 12

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Feb 15 – Jul 16

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Feb 15 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Leek

Feb 15 – Aug 8

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Feb 15 – Aug 16

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Feb 15 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Oregano

Mar 1 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Artichoke

Mar 1 – Jul 31

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Squash

Apr 1 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

Apr 1 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Cucumber

Apr 24 – Jul 16

2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Okra

May 1 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Basil

May 17 – Aug 23

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Direct Sow 5

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Sep 23

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Carrot

Feb 15 – Jul 16

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Feb 22 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

Apr 1 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Beans (Bush)

Apr 1 – Jul 16

9 per sq ft 50–60 days

July Gardening Tips

Start Kale, Basil, 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.