What to Plant in July in Melbourne — Sowday

Vegetables

34 in season

Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest

Direct sow · soak seed clusters overnight to speed germination

Direct sow · pinch growing tips once pods set to deter aphids

Transplant seedlings · keep soil evenly moist for tight, tender heads

Direct sow · thin seedlings early so roots have room to grow

Herbs

9 in season

Start indoors · loves heat, don't rush it outside before frost

Direct sow · prefers cool shade, bolts quickly once hot

Start indoors · perennial clumps, snip leaves for repeat harvests

Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often

Start indoors · slow from seed, keep soil warm to germinate

Fruit

5 in season

Plant canes · thornless varieties are easiest for small gardens

Plant canes · prune out canes older than three years each winter

Plant canes · mind the thorns; pick slightly underripe for pies

Plant canes · ever-bearing types fruit the first autumn

Plant runners · pinch off first-year flowers for stronger plants