What can you plant in July? 
With climate change, we are seeing longer summers, even in Quebec, giving gardeners additional opportunities. Although we are already in the middle of summer, you can still sow seeds and enjoy a beautiful harvest in late summer or early fall. Here are a few vegetables you can plant in July
Radishes: With a short growing cycle, usually 3 to 4 weeks, radishes are ideal for sowing in July. They tolerate a light frost well, making a flavourful fall harvest possible.
Spinach: Cold-tolerant spinach produces a quick crop and can be sown now for a late-summer or early-fall harvest.
Lettuce: Like spinach, lettuce can tolerate cooler temperatures. Sowing in July can produce a beautiful fall crop.
Carrots: Although carrots need a longer growing period than radishes, spinach, or lettuce, sowing them in July will give you crisp carrots in late fall. Some varieties can even be left in the ground over winter for a spring harvest, giving them a remarkably sweet flavour.
Beets: Beets sown in July can be harvested in late fall. Like carrots, they can also overwinter in the ground.
Fava beans: Fava beans are another ideal crop to sow in July. They tolerate lower temperatures well, making a fall harvest possible.
Turnips: Turnips are hardy and cold-tolerant. Sown in July, they will provide a late-fall harvest. They are also very versatile in the kitchen and can be used in a variety of flavourful recipes.
Brussels sprouts: These little green gems are surprisingly hardy and can be planted late for a late-fall or early-winter harvest. Their flavour even tends to improve after a light frost, making them an excellent option for July planting.
Herbs: Some aromatic herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, can also be sown in July for a continuous harvest. These herbs tolerate cold and will continue producing leaves well after other plants have completed their growing cycle.
These suggestions are based on average climate conditions and may vary depending on your specific location and the current year's weather. Watch the forecast and adjust your planting plan accordingly. Make the most of the extended summer to maximize your garden!
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