What should I plant in July in Washington, DC?

In July in Washington, DC (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 Washington, DC?

In Washington, DC (zone 7a), Basil: start seeds indoors May 1 – May 31, transplant outdoors Jun 16 – Jul 16.

When do I plant Chives in Washington, DC?

In Washington, DC (zone 7a), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Apr 30, transplant outdoors Mar 9 – Jul 8.

When do I plant Dill in Washington, DC?

In Washington, DC (zone 7a), Dill: direct sow Apr 24 – Aug 8.

What to Plant in July

Washington, DC · Zone 7a

Last frost: Apr 1 Frost-free days: 218

Full year calendar for Washington

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

Cauliflower

Cucumber

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Onion

Potato

Squash

Strawberry

Swiss Chard

Turnip

Zucchini

Start Indoors 3

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

Kale

Jan 24 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Feb 8 – Aug 23

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Cauliflower

Jun 24 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Transplant 14

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives

Mar 9 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Mar 9 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Mar 9 – Aug 23

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Mar 9 – Sep 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Mar 9 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Mar 9 – Jul 23

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Mar 9 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Mar 9 – Sep 23

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Oregano

Mar 24 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Artichoke

Mar 24 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Squash

Apr 24 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

Apr 24 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Cucumber

May 9 – Jul 8

2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Basil

Jun 16 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Direct Sow 7

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Aug 31

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Beet

Feb 22 – Sep 30

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Turnip

Feb 22 – Oct 16

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Carrot

Mar 1 – Aug 23

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Mar 17 – Jul 31

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

Apr 24 – Aug 8

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Beans (Bush)

Apr 24 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 50–60 days

July Gardening Tips

Start Kale, Cauliflower, 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.