What Vegetables, Herbs & Flowers You Can Plant In July
12th July 2024
In July, you can plant several vegetables, herbs, and flowers in Ireland. Here’s a list of suitable plants for this time of year:
Vegetables:
- Lettuce: Quick-growing and can be harvested in a few weeks.
- Radishes: Another fast-growing option.
- Spring Onions: Ideal for continuous sowing.
- Kale: Hardy and can be harvested throughout autumn.
- Carrots: Late sowings can still produce a good crop.
- Beetroot: Can be sown until the end of July.
- Spinach: Good for a late summer or autumn harvest.
- Turnips: Fast-growing and can be sown throughout the summer.
- Basil: Loves the warm weather and grows quickly.
- Coriander: Prefers cooler summer temperatures, so it’s ideal for the Irish climate.
- Parsley: Grows well in the cooler climate.
- Chives: Easy to grow and can be harvested as needed.
- Marigolds: Bright and easy to grow.
- Nasturtiums: Good for companion planting and edible flowers.
- Pansies: Can add colour to your garden into the autumn.
- Sunflowers: Plant now for late summer blooms.