July Gardening Calendar
Wondering What You Should Be Doing In Your Garden?
Below is a calendar of key things you can be doing in your garden during the month of July.
Approximate Timing & July Gardening Activities
Early July:
- It's Monsoon season in the Valley of the Sun and we've got some tips to help protect your plants, as well as ways you can take advantage of the weather!
- Enjoy your favorite festive recipes with garden-fresh fruits, veggies and herbs on Independence Day!
Mid-July:
- Desert Blooms? Now's the time to purchase beautiful adeniums, and fragrant plumerias.
- Any pests hanging around? We've got solutions for ants, beetles and more!
- Plants turning yellow? Try our great summer-safe fertilizers and plant food from E.B. Stone Organics!
Late July:
- Apply iron to help green up plants! Did you know, iron is best applied during our warm season.
- The most effective time to feed palms is now! Try E.B. Stone Organics Hibiscus & Palm Food.
- Amend your soil - it's a great time to allow compost and manure to bake into your soil in preparation for fall planting!
- Fall tomatoes arriving soon! Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for updates on new arrivals and more!
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July Planting Calendar
Plant the following edibles from 7/1 - 7/14:
- Seeds: Yardlong beans, blackeyed peas, Armenian cucumbers, cantaloupe melons, pumpkin, winter squash, and sunflower
- Transplants you grew from seed: Peppers*
- Sets: Shallots*
Plant the following edibles from 7/15 - 7/31:
- Seeds: Pinto beans, snap beans, blackeyed peas, sweet corn, cantaloupe melons, pumpkin, winter squash, and sunflower
- Transplants you grew from seed: Peppers*, tomatoes*
- Sets: Shallots*
* Pepper and tomato plants not yet available in-store; coming in August. Shallot sets coming in September.
To get the most out of your garden harvest, visit your local SummerWinds Nursery and let our Trusted Garden Advisors help you select the best vegetables and the right time to plant. For additional tips, download the Maricopa County Garden Planting Calendar for Annual Fruits and Vegetables.
Want More? Register for one of our FREE Learn ‘n Grow classes online!
Contact your local SummerWinds Nursery to learn more.
