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What to Plant in July, Canberra & ACT

59 crops you can sow in July across Canberra & ACT.

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In Season This Month

Fruit (28)

Almond Apple Apricot Blackberry Blackcurrant Blueberry Boysenberry Cherry Elderflower Feijoa Fig Gooseberry Grape Hazelnut Jujube Kiwifruit Medlar Mulberry Native Raspberry Nectarine Peach Pear Persimmon Plum Quince Redcurrant Sweet Chestnut Walnut

Herb (11)

Chamomile Chives Dill Hops Lovage Mint Mountain Pepper Oregano Rosemary Sage Thyme

Flower (7)

Alyssum Borage Calendula Comfrey Culinary Rose Lavender Yarrow

Fruiting (4)

Asparagus Broad Beans Peas Rhubarb

Micro (4)

Broccoli Sprouts Pea Shoots Radish Sprouts Sunflower Microgreens

Leafy (3)

Fennel Good King Henry Sorrel

Mushroom (2)

Oyster Mushroom Shiitake

All July Crops at a Glance

PlantCategoryHarvestSpacingCompanions
AlmondFruit1460d600cmn/a
AlyssumFlower55d20cmLettuce, Brassicas, Beans
AppleFruit1460d400cmNasturtium, Chives, Garlic
ApricotFruit1095d400cmNasturtium, Garlic, Chives
AsparagusFruiting730d40cmTomato, Parsley, Basil
BlackberryFruit365d150cmTansy, Borage, Marigold
BlackcurrantFruit730d150cmn/a
BlueberryFruit730d120cmStrawberry, Azalea, Rhododendron
BorageFlower60d40cmStrawberry, Tomato, Cucumber
BoysenberryFruit365d150cmTansy, Marigold, Garlic
Broad BeansFruiting90d20cmPotato, Corn, Lettuce
Broccoli SproutsMicro7d1cmn/a
CalendulaFlower60d25cmTomato, Brassicas, Beans
ChamomileHerb60d20cmBrassicas, Onion, Lettuce
CherryFruit1825d500cmNasturtium, Garlic, Chives
ChivesHerb75d15cmCarrot, Tomato
ComfreyFlower60d60cmTomato, Potato, Fruit trees
Culinary RoseFlower365d100cmLavender, Garlic, Chives
DillHerb60d25cmCabbage, Onion, Corn
ElderflowerFruit365d300cmFruit trees
FeijoaFruit730d300cmFruit trees, Comfrey
FennelLeafy80d30cmn/a
FigFruit365d400cmn/a
Good King HenryLeafy90d40cmFruit trees
GooseberryFruit730d150cmn/a
GrapeFruit730d200cmHyssop, Basil, Clover
HazelnutFruit1095d400cmn/a
HopsHerb120d90cmComfrey, Chives
JujubeFruit365d500cmn/a
KiwifruitFruit730d400cmComfrey, Nasturtium, Marigold
LavenderFlower90d60cmBrassicas, Tomato, Rosemary
LovageHerb90d60cmBeans, Potato
MedlarFruit730d400cmn/a
MintHerb70d30cmCabbage, Tomato
Mountain PepperHerb730d200cmNative plants, Finger lime
MulberryFruit365d500cmn/a
Native RaspberryFruit365d100cmNative plants
NectarineFruit730d400cmNasturtium, Garlic, Chives
OreganoHerb90d30cmCapsicum, Tomato
Oyster MushroomMushroom21d0cmn/a
Pea ShootsMicro12d1cmn/a
PeachFruit730d400cmNasturtium, Garlic, Chives
PearFruit1460d400cmNasturtium, Chives, Garlic
PeasFruiting75d10cmCarrot, Radish, Corn
PersimmonFruit1095d500cmFruit trees
PlumFruit1095d400cmNasturtium, Garlic, Chives
QuinceFruit1825d400cmFruit trees
Radish SproutsMicro8d1cmn/a
RedcurrantFruit730d150cmn/a
RhubarbFruiting365d90cmStrawberry, Beans, Brassicas
RosemaryHerb180d60cmSage, Carrot
SageHerb75d50cmRosemary, Brassicas, Carrot
ShiitakeMushroom60d0cmn/a
SorrelLeafy60d30cmStrawberry, Lettuce
Sunflower MicrogreensMicro10d1cmn/a
Sweet ChestnutFruit730d1000cmn/a
ThymeHerb120d30cmCabbage, Strawberry
WalnutFruit1460d1000cmn/a
YarrowFlower90d40cmBrassicas, Tomato, Herbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetables can I plant in July in Canberra?

July in Canberra is winter, so focus on crops suited to cool continental conditions at this time of year. Check the full planting list above for every vegetable, herb, and fruit you can sow or transplant this month, with spacing and harvest timing included.

Can I still grow food in July in Canberra?

Yes. July is cold in Canberra but plenty of crops thrive in these conditions. Broad beans, garlic, onion, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, and silverbeet all grow well through winter. Use cloches or cold frames to extend your options further.

How often should I water my vegetable garden in July in Canberra?

Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In July in Canberra, check the soil moisture by pushing your finger 5 centimetres into the soil. If it feels dry, water deeply. Mulch reduces watering needs significantly. Most vegetable gardens need deep watering two to three times per week rather than light daily sprinkles.

When is the last frost in Canberra and how does that affect July planting?

Canberra's last frost typically falls in mid to late October, though frost can occur into November in some years. In July, plan your planting around this date. Frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes, basil, and beans should wait until frost risk has passed. Use frost cloth to protect early plantings.

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