July Planting Guide for Central Ohio (Zone 6a)

Vegetables to Plant in July

• From seed: Bush beans (early July), beets, carrots (mid-July), bush cucumbers (early July).
• Transplants: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower (for fall harvest).
• Late July: Lettuce, spinach, radishes, turnips (cool-season).

Cabbage Timing

Transplant cabbage by July 15 for October heads. Direct-seed storage types late July.

Key Practices

• Shade seed beds (burlap) until germination.
• Water daily until established.
• Mulch immediately.
• Row covers for early frosts.

Ohio Frost Dates

First frost ~ Oct 15. Count back from maturity days on seed packet.