Hello, gardening friends!
Before we dive into the magic of planting in July, let’s first pay attention to the vegetables already growing in our gardens. Here are a few tips on how to care for your garden during this month:
- Continue tying up cucumbers if needed to provide them with proper support.
- Pinch off the growing tips of pumpkins and zucchinis to encourage branching and the formation of more fruit.
- Harvest zucchinis while they are still young and tender – regular picking encourages the plant to keep producing.
- Don’t forget to pick beans on time before the pods become tough. Leaving overripe pods on the plant can reduce overall yield.
- July is the month to enjoy a rich harvest – pick beets, peas, carrots, potatoes, lettuce, leafy greens, and fragrant tomatoes.
- Dry or freeze the herbs you have grown so you can enjoy them all year round.
- Check your cabbage for small white butterfly caterpillars that may be hiding under the leaves.
- If you notice diseased plants, remove them immediately to protect the rest.
- Weeding is important throughout the whole season, but especially in July – don’t let weeds compete with your vegetables.
- Feed your vegetables with suitable fertilizer to help them stay strong during the hot summer days.
Now, let’s talk about what we can plant in July – a month full of possibilities despite the heat.
Gherkins are among the stars of July. Varieties such as Ira, Levina, Krak, and Regina are ideal for planting now – perfect both for pickling and for fresh summer salads. Crisp, juicy, and incredibly delicious.
Homemade tomato sauce in winter? Yes, please! July is an ideal month for planting tomatoes intended for preserving. Imagine enjoying the taste of summer even while snow is falling outside. San Marzano and Hugo tomatoes are excellent choices – fleshy varieties perfect for canning. It’s not too late to start them.
Aromatic herbs are an essential part of summer dishes, and July is the perfect month to sow them. Coriander, dill, basil, parsley – all of them will bring freshness and flavor to your kitchen. Don’t forget salads as well – the fragrant “4 Seasons” lettuce will reward you with tender leaves until late autumn.
For root vegetable lovers, July offers wonderful opportunities. Beets, turnips, and chard are colorful and delicious additions to the garden. And if you sow onions from seed now, next year you will enjoy large and juicy bulbs.
Ready for a little exotic touch in the garden? Try Chinese cabbage pak choi – fast-growing, easy to cultivate, and incredibly tasty. Traditional cabbage sown in July will reward you with crisp heads for sauerkraut and fresh salads.
And finally, one flower that may surprise you – viola. Sown in July, it will sprout by the end of summer, develop through autumn, and decorate your garden with delicate blooms all winter long until early spring. Isn’t it magical to see blooming violets among the snow?
Friends, July is a month full of potential for our gardens. Care for your growing vegetables, sow new crops with love, and enjoy the rich harvest waiting for you.
Share with us what you will be planting this month – let’s inspire each other!
Happy gardening and have a wonderful summer!