July · Midsummer

What to sow in July in Manchester

40 crops are in their window this month in Manchester — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 7 May
First frost≈ 7 Oct
Frost-free days98 days
July averages11°–19°C

Vegetables

35 in season
Amaranth Greens
Direct sow · pinch tips often for a steady flush of tender greens
All month
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
All month
Beets
Direct sow · soak seed clusters overnight to speed germination
Closes 2 Jul
Bitter Melon
Start indoors · harvest young and green — riper fruit turns bitter
Closes 29 Jul
Broccoli
Transplant seedlings · keep soil evenly moist for tight, tender heads
Closes 19 Jul

Herbs

5 in season
Basil
Start indoors · loves heat, don't rush it outside before frost
All month
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
All month
Epazote
Direct sow · cut flower heads early or it self-seeds everywhere
Closes 29 Jul
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
All month
Rosemary
Transplant seedlings · germinates slowly, cuttings are far more reliable
Closes 2 Jul

Fruit · nothing to sow this month