July · Midsummer

What to sow in July in Calgary

43 crops are in their window this month in Calgary — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 22 May
First frost≈ 13 Sep
Frost-free days74 days
July averages12°–24°C

Vegetables

35 in season
Amaranth Greens
Direct sow · pinch tips often for a steady flush of tender greens
Closes 31 Jul
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
All month
Asparagus
Plant crowns · resist harvesting until the second or third spring
Closes 3 Jul
Beets
Direct sow · soak seed clusters overnight to speed germination
Closes 20 Jul
Bitter Melon
Start indoors · harvest young and green — riper fruit turns bitter
Closes 5 Jul

Herbs

8 in season
Basil
Start indoors · loves heat, don't rush it outside before frost
Closes 11 Jul
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
All month
Dill
Direct sow · taproot resents transplanting, sow direct
Closes 3 Jul
Epazote
Direct sow · cut flower heads early or it self-seeds everywhere
Closes 5 Jul
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
All month

Fruit · nothing to sow this month