What should I plant in July in Portland, OR?

In July in Portland, OR (zone 8b), you can plant Cilantro, Dill, Parsley, Artichoke, Beet, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Cilantro in Portland, OR?

In Portland, OR (zone 8b), Cilantro: direct sow Feb 15 – Jul 23 and Aug 17 – Sep 30.

When do I plant Dill in Portland, OR?

In Portland, OR (zone 8b), Dill: direct sow May 24 – Jul 23.

When do I plant Parsley in Portland, OR?

In Portland, OR (zone 8b), Parsley: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Jun 30 and Dec 9 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Feb 15 – Sep 8.

What to Plant in July

Portland, OR · Zone 8b

Last frost: Mar 15 Frost-free days: 245

Full year calendar for Portland

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

Cilantro

Dill

Parsley

Artichoke

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Lettuce

Onion

Peas

Potato

Radish

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Start Indoors 3

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

Plant now

Kale

Jan 9 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 17 – Aug 16

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Later this month

Lettuce

Jul 17 – Aug 23

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Transplant 12

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Parsley

Feb 15 – Sep 8

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Lettuce

Feb 15 – Jul 23

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Swiss Chard

Feb 15 – Sep 15

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Kale

Feb 22 – Sep 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Feb 22 – Aug 8

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Feb 22 – Aug 16

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Broccoli

Mar 1 – Aug 23

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Brussels Sprouts

Mar 1 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Cabbage

Mar 1 – Aug 23

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Mar 1 – Aug 23

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Artichoke

Apr 1 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Celery

Apr 1 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Direct Sow 9

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Aug 23

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Cilantro

Feb 15 – Jul 23

9 per sq ft 30–45 days

Beet

Feb 15 – Sep 15

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Peas

Feb 15 – Jul 16

8 per sq ft 55–70 days

Turnip

Feb 15 – Oct 8

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Radish

Mar 1 – Jul 23

16 per sq ft 22–30 days

Carrot

Mar 9 – Aug 16

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Mar 24 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

May 24 – Jul 23

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

July Gardening Tips

Start Lettuce, Kale, Swiss Chard indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Carrot, Peas, Potato straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Harvest regularly — letting vegetables overmature signals the plant to stop producing.

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