What should I plant in July in Sacramento, CA?

In July in Sacramento, CA (zone 9b), 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 Sacramento, CA?

In Sacramento, CA (zone 9b), Basil: start seeds indoors May 1 – Jun 8, transplant outdoors Jun 16 – Jul 23.

When do I plant Chives in Sacramento, CA?

In Sacramento, CA (zone 9b), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Dec 31, transplant outdoors Jan 1 – Dec 31.

When do I plant Dill in Sacramento, CA?

In Sacramento, CA (zone 9b), Dill: direct sow Apr 9 – Jul 16 and Jul 24 – Aug 31.

What to Plant in July

Sacramento, CA · Zone 9b

Last frost: Feb 10 Frost-free days: 303

Full year calendar for Sacramento

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)

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Cucumber

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Okra

Onion

Potato

Squash

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Tomato

Turnip

Zucchini

Start Indoors 14

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

Plant now

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Jan 1 – Sep 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Squash

Mar 24 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

Mar 24 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Brussels Sprouts

May 1 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Later this month

Broccoli

Jul 17 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Cabbage

Jul 17 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Jul 17 – Dec 31

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Transplant 18

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Oregano

Jan 1 – Jul 23

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Sage

Jan 1 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 75–90 days

Thyme

Jan 1 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Artichoke

Jan 1 – Aug 16

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Kale

Jan 1 – Oct 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Jan 1 – Dec 31

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Jan 1 – Dec 31

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Squash

Apr 16 – Jul 31

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Tomato

Apr 16 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 65–80 days Growing guide

Zucchini

Apr 16 – Jul 31

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Cucumber

May 17 – Jul 16

2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Okra

Jun 1 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Basil

Jun 16 – Jul 23

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Direct Sow 7

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Beet

Jan 1 – Jul 16

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Carrot

Jan 1 – Jul 16

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Garlic

Jan 1 – Nov 8

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Turnip

Jan 1 – Jul 16

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Potato

Feb 1 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

Apr 9 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Beans (Bush)

Apr 9 – Jul 23

9 per sq ft 50–60 days

July Gardening Tips

Start Squash, Zucchini, Broccoli indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
Tomato, Cucumber, Squash 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.