What should I plant in July in Richmond, VA?

In July in Richmond, VA (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 Richmond, VA?

In Richmond, VA (zone 7a), Basil: start seeds indoors Apr 16 – Jun 8, transplant outdoors Jun 1 – Jul 23.

When do I plant Chives in Richmond, VA?

In Richmond, VA (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 Richmond, VA?

In Richmond, VA (zone 7a), Dill: direct sow Apr 9 – Aug 16.

What to Plant in July

Richmond, VA · Zone 7a

Last frost: Apr 1 Frost-free days: 214

Full year calendar for Richmond

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)

Beet

Carrot

Cucumber

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Okra

Onion

Potato

Squash

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Zucchini

Start Indoors 3

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

Parsley

Jan 1 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Jan 1 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 17 – Aug 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Transplant 15

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

Parsley

Feb 15 – Sep 23

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Feb 15 – Sep 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Feb 15 – Aug 16

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Feb 15 – Aug 23

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Feb 15 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Feb 15 – Sep 30

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Oregano

Mar 9 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Artichoke

Mar 9 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Squash

Apr 9 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

Apr 9 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Cucumber

May 1 – Jul 8

2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Okra

May 17 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Basil

Jun 1 – Jul 23

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Direct Sow 7

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Sep 23

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Beet

Feb 1 – Oct 8

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Turnip

Feb 1 – Oct 23

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Carrot

Feb 15 – Sep 8

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Mar 1 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

Apr 9 – Aug 16

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Beans (Bush)

Apr 9 – Jul 16

9 per sq ft 50–60 days

July Gardening Tips

Start Kale, Parsley, 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.