What are the best vegetables to grow in July?

With the arrival of July, the temperature continues to rise, and July is about to enter the dog days of summer. With the arrival of the dog days, high temperatures will reach their peak. At the same time, July is also a month with frequent rainfall. Under such climatic conditions, farmers can take advantage of this opportunity to grow a variety of vegetables . So what are the best vegetables to grow in July?

1. Carrots

Carrot planting is divided into spring sowing and autumn sowing. Spring sowing is more common in the south and is usually carried out in February and March. Autumn sowing is suitable for a wider area, especially in North China, where July is the ideal sowing time. According to the saying "Radishes in the first ten days of the year are good, and vegetables in the second ten days of the year are good", July is a good time to sow carrots. After sowing, harvest is expected in late November to early December. In terms of management, attention should be paid to irrigation to cope with high temperatures, avoid over-dense sowing, and thin out the seedlings during the seedling stage to increase the weight of each plant.

2. Fennel

As a vegetable, fennel is suitable for sowing from July to September, especially in northern regions. Some areas in the south can also sow during this period. Fennel harvesting time depends on the variety, early maturing varieties can be harvested in about 50-60 days, while other varieties may take 80-90 days. If sown in July, it is expected to be harvested and edible in September or October.

3. Autumn beans

The planting of beans is divided into spring sowing and autumn sowing. Spring sowing is mainly in March and April, while autumn sowing is from late June to early August. July is the peak period for autumn bean sowing. Choose bean varieties that are resistant to high temperatures. After sowing, press the soil appropriately and keep it moist to promote germination. The growing period of beans is usually 70-90 days, but it may be extended to about 100 days due to drought or improper management.

4. Autumn Celery

Celery can be planted outdoors in spring, summer and autumn. Spring sowing is mainly in February-April in the south, summer sowing is in May-June, and autumn sowing is in July-August. July is a good time to grow celery in many areas, but celery prefers a cool environment and should be kept out of direct sunlight. Autumn celery is sown from July, planted in August-September, and harvested from October to December. The entire growing period is about 100-120 days, and early-maturing varieties may be shorter.

5. Broccoli

There are two peak planting periods for broccoli, with March being the most common in the south and July being the most common in the north. Broccoli sown in March can be harvested in June; those sown in July are expected to mature in mid-to-late September. Broccoli prefers a warm and humid environment. When it rains a lot in summer, you need to pay attention to drainage to keep the soil breathable and promote good growth.

6. Cucumber

July is an ideal time to plant cucumbers in northern regions, although cucumbers may already be starting to mature in some areas. The cucumber planting period extends from March to August, and the entire growing cycle is approximately 90 to 120 days. If cucumber seedlings are used for planting, it only takes about 60 to 80 days from planting to harvesting.

7. Pumpkin

Pumpkin planting is divided into spring sowing, summer sowing and autumn sowing. Spring sowing is mainly in February and March, summer sowing is in April and May, and autumn sowing is in July and August, especially in some northern areas. The growing period of pumpkin is usually 100 to 120 days, but some varieties may be as long as 150 days, so you need to choose suitable varieties when sowing in autumn.

8. Eggplant

Eggplant planting is divided into spring sowing and autumn sowing. Spring sowing is suitable for the southern region, from January to March; autumn sowing is from July to August, which is more common in the northern region, but is also suitable in some parts of the south. The growing period of autumn eggplant is about 3-4 months, or 90-120 days. After sowing in July, it can be harvested in October-November. Some early-maturing varieties can mature in 60-80 days.

The above is an introduction to vegetables suitable for planting in July. Each vegetable has its own specific growing conditions and cycles. Understanding this knowledge will help farmers arrange planting time reasonably and ensure that crops can grow and be harvested in the best condition.