July · Midsummer
What to sow in July in Denver
17 crops are in their window this month in Denver — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frost≈ 22 May
First frost≈ 12 Sep
Frost-free days73 days
July averages61°–92°F
Vegetables
11 in season
Amaranth Greens
Direct sow · pinch tips often for a steady flush of tender greens
Asparagus
Plant crowns · resist harvesting until the second or third spring
Bitter Melon
Start indoors · harvest young and green — riper fruit turns bitter
Bush Beans
Direct sow · sow after soil warms; skip cold, wet spring soil
Cucumbers
Direct sow · trellis vines to save space and straighten fruit
Herbs
6 in season
Basil
Start indoors · loves heat, don't rush it outside before frost
Epazote
Direct sow · cut flower heads early or it self-seeds everywhere
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Mint
Transplant seedlings · spreads aggressively, best contained in pots
Rosemary
Transplant seedlings · germinates slowly, cuttings are far more reliable
Fruit · nothing to sow this month