What should I plant in July in zone 4b?

In July in zone 4b, you can plant Broccoli, Radishes, Turnips, and more. Check indoor start, transplant, and direct sow dates for your specific zone.

When do I plant Broccoli in zone 4b?

In zone 4b, Broccoli: start seeds indoors Mar 1--15, transplant outdoors May 1--15.

In zone 4b, Radishes: direct sow Apr 15--Aug 1.

In zone 4b, Turnips: direct sow Apr 15--May 1; Jul 15--Aug 1.

USDA Zone 4b

Last frost: May 1 – May 15 Frost-free days: 120–150

Zone:

Peak growing season — the garden is productive and demanding. Start thinking about fall crops and succession planting quick-harvest vegetables.

Indoor Transplant Direct Sow

1 5 10 15 20 25

Broccoli

Radishes

Turnips

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Broccoli

Jul 1–15

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Radishes

Apr 15 – Aug 1

16 per sq ft 22–30 days

Turnips

Jul 15 – Aug 1

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Broccoli can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
Direct sow Radishes, Turnips straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
Harvest regularly — letting vegetables overmature signals the plant to stop producing.

How many plants per square foot

Planting plans for a standard bed

When to plant for your zone

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