What should I plant in July in Rochester, NY?

In July in Rochester, NY (zone 6a), you can plant Chives, Dill, Parsley, Artichoke, Beans (Bush), and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Chives in Rochester, NY?

In Rochester, NY (zone 6a), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 24 – Apr 30, transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Jul 8.

When do I plant Dill in Rochester, NY?

In Rochester, NY (zone 6a), Dill: direct sow May 17 – Jul 23.

When do I plant Parsley in Rochester, NY?

In Rochester, NY (zone 6a), Parsley: start seeds indoors Jan 24 – May 31, transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Aug 8.

What to Plant in July

Rochester, NY · Zone 6a

Last frost: May 5 Frost-free days: 158

Full year calendar for Rochester

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

Parsley

Artichoke

Beans (Bush)

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Kale

Lettuce

Peas

Potato

Squash

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Zucchini

Start Indoors 3

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

Plant now

Kale

Feb 15 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Mar 1 – Jul 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Later this month

Lettuce

Jul 17 – Aug 8

4 per sq ft 45–60 days

Transplant 12

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Apr 1 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Apr 1 – Aug 8

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Broccoli

Apr 1 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Cabbage

Apr 1 – Jul 31

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Apr 1 – Aug 16

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Kale

Apr 1 – Aug 31

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Apr 1 – Aug 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Brussels Sprouts

Apr 9 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Artichoke

Apr 24 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Celery

Apr 24 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Squash

May 17 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

May 17 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Direct Sow 7

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Turnip

Mar 24 – Sep 30

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Beet

Apr 1 – Sep 15

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Peas

Apr 1 – Sep 8

8 per sq ft 55–70 days

Carrot

Apr 9 – Aug 8

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Apr 16 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

May 17 – Jul 23

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Beans (Bush)

May 17 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 50–60 days

July Gardening Tips

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