Zone 5B — July
What to Plant in July in Zone 5B
July in Zone 5B:
0 crops to start indoors,
0 to plant or direct sow outside, and
79 entering harvest window.
Last frost averages April 17. Reference city: Kansas City, MO.
0 Start Indoors
0 Plant Outside
79 Harvest
Start Indoors in July
No crops to start indoors in July for Zone 5B.
Plant Outside in July
No crops to plant outside in July for Zone 5B.
Harvest in July
| Plant | Type | Planted / Sown | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas 1015Y SuperSweet Onion | root | Mar 20 | Jul 3 – Jul 13 |
| Acorn Squash | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jul 6 – Jul 26 |
| Beauregard Sweet Potato | root | Apr 24 | Jul 23 – Aug 7 |
| Black Beauty Eggplant | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jul 1 – Jul 16 |
| Common Sage | herb | Apr 17 | Jul 1 – Jul 16 |
| Crimson Sweet Watermelon | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jul 6 – Jul 16 |
| Danvers Carrot | root | Apr 24 | Jul 3 – Jul 13 |
| Delicata Squash | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jul 6 – Jul 26 |
| Edamame | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jul 1 – Jul 21 |
| English Lavender | herb | Apr 17 | Jul 16 – Aug 15 |
| English Thyme | herb | Apr 24 | Jul 3 – Jul 23 |
| Fall Rutabagas | rutabaga | Apr 17 | Jul 11 – Jul 26 |
| Fava Bean | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jul 1 – Jul 26 |
| Heirloom Red Kuri Squash | winter squash | Apr 24 | Jul 23 – Aug 2 |
| Imperial Star Artichoke | artichoke | Apr 17 | Jul 16 – Jul 26 |
| Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jul 16 – Aug 5 |
| Leek | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jul 26 – Aug 25 |
| Lemon Verbena | lemon verbena | Apr 24 | Jul 23 – Aug 22 |
| Lemongrass | herb | Apr 17 | Jul 1 – Jul 26 |
| Orion Florence Fennel | fennel | Apr 24 | Jul 13 – Jul 23 |
| Popcorn | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jul 11 – Aug 15 |
| Red Pontiac Potato | root | Apr 24 | Jul 23 – Aug 12 |
| Seascape Strawberry | strawberry | Apr 24 | Jul 8 – Jul 23 |
| Shallot | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jul 16 – Aug 15 |
| Silver Queen Sweet Corn | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jul 16 – Jul 18 |
| Spaghetti Squash | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jul 14 – Jul 26 |
| Stevia | herb | Apr 17 | Jul 16 – Aug 15 |
| Sugar Pie Pumpkin | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jul 16 – Aug 5 |
| Sunshine Kabocha Squash | winter squash | Apr 24 | Jul 28 – Aug 2 |
| Sweet Marjoram | marjoram | Apr 24 | Jul 8 – Jul 23 |
| Tall Utah 52-70 Celery | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jul 26 – Aug 25 |
| Yukon Gold Potato | root | Apr 24 | Jul 13 – Aug 2 |
| Amish Paste Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jul 14 – Jul 25 |
| Anaheim Peppers | pepper | May 1 | Jul 17 – Jul 25 |
| Banana Peppers | pepper | May 8 | Jul 7 – Jul 17 |
| Beefsteak Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jul 20 – Jul 25 |
| Better Boy Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jul 10 – Jul 15 |
| Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper | pepper | May 1 | Jul 30 – Aug 29 |
| Big Jim Hatch Chile | pepper | May 1 | Jul 10 – Jul 15 |
| Black Cherry Tomato | tomato | May 1 | Jul 4 – Jul 15 |
| Black Krim Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jul 15 – Jul 20 |
| Brandywine Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jul 20 – Jul 30 |
| Brussels Sprouts | vegetable | May 1 | Jul 25 – Aug 19 |
| California Wonder Peppers | pepper | May 8 | Jul 19 – Jul 22 |
| Cantaloupe | vegetable | May 1 | Jul 20 – Jul 30 |
| Cayenne Peppers | pepper | May 1 | Jul 25 – Aug 4 |
| Celebrity Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jul 10 – Jul 12 |
| Cherokee Purple Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jul 18 – Jul 25 |
| Corno di Toro Pepper | pepper | May 1 | Jul 15 – Jul 20 |
| Cubanelle Peppers | pepper | May 8 | Jul 9 – Jul 17 |
| Cupid Grape Tomato | tomato | May 1 | Jul 5 – Jul 10 |
| Fresno Peppers | pepper | May 1 | Jul 15 – Jul 20 |
| Green Zebra Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jul 15 – Jul 18 |
| Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper | pepper | May 1 | Jul 5 – Jul 15 |
| Jalapeño Peppers | pepper | May 1 | Jul 5 – Jul 15 |
| Jimmy Nardello Peppers | pepper | May 8 | Jul 27 – Aug 6 |
| King Arthur Peppers | pepper | May 8 | Jul 9 – Jul 15 |
| Lunchbox Mini Peppers | pepper | May 8 | Jul 2 – Jul 7 |
| Midnight Snack Tomato | tomato | May 1 | Jul 5 – Jul 10 |
| Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jul 20 – Jul 25 |
| Mountain Magic Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jul 12 – Jul 15 |
| Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers | pepper | May 1 | Jul 8 – Jul 10 |
| Padron Peppers | pepper | May 8 | Jul 7 – Jul 12 |
| Patio Princess Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jul 5 – Jul 10 |
| Poblano Peppers | pepper | May 1 | Jul 5 – Jul 15 |
| Purple Basil | herb | May 1 | Jul 10 – Jul 25 |
| Red Cabbage | vegetable | May 1 | Jul 10 – Aug 19 |
| Roma VF Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jul 15 – Jul 20 |
| Romanesco | vegetable | May 1 | Jul 15 – Aug 9 |
| Rosemary | herb | May 1 | Jul 20 – Aug 9 |
| Rutgers Tomato | tomato | May 1 | Jul 10 – Jul 20 |
| San Marzano Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Serrano Peppers | pepper | May 1 | Jul 10 – Jul 20 |
| Shishito Peppers | pepper | May 8 | Jul 7 – Jul 12 |
| Sugar Baby Watermelon | vegetable | May 1 | Jul 15 – Jul 20 |
| Thai Hot Peppers | pepper | May 1 | Jul 15 – Jul 25 |
| Tumbling Tom Red Tomato | tomato | May 1 | Jul 5 – Jul 10 |
| Waltham 29 Broccoli | vegetable | May 1 | Jul 15 – Jul 30 |
| Yellow Pear Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jul 10 – Jul 18 |
Key Tasks for July in Zone 5B
- 1 Apply 2–3 inches of mulch around heat-sensitive crops to retain moisture and keep root zones cooler. Water deeply and less frequently rather than shallow daily watering.
- 2 Check soil moisture before watering — stick a finger 2 inches into the soil. Water only when the soil is dry at that depth. Consistent moisture is more important than frequency.
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