What to Plant in July, North Queensland
72 crops you can sow in July across North Queensland.
In Season This Month
Leafy (15)
Herb (13)
Flower (11)
Fruit (9)
Brassica (7)
Root (7)
Fruiting (4)
Micro (4)
Mushroom (2)
All July Crops at a Glance
| Plant | Category | Harvest | Spacing | Companions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower | 55d | 20cm | Lettuce, Brassicas, Beans | |
| Fruit | 1460d | 700cm | — | |
| Root | 65d | 10cm | Lettuce, Onion, Brassicas | |
| Leafy | 50d | 20cm | Beetroot, Celery | |
| Flower | 60d | 40cm | Strawberry, Tomato, Cucumber | |
| Fruiting | 90d | 20cm | Potato, Corn, Lettuce | |
| Brassica | 90d | 45cm | Beetroot, Onion, Celery | |
| Micro | 7d | 1cm | — | |
| Brassica | 90d | 50cm | Beetroot, Onion, Dill | |
| Flower | 60d | 25cm | Tomato, Brassicas, Beans | |
| Root | 85d | 5cm | Lettuce, Onion, Leek | |
| Leafy | 120d | 25cm | Leek, Tomato, Beans | |
| Herb | 60d | 20cm | Brassicas, Onion, Lettuce | |
| Leafy | 90d | 30cm | Carrot, Beans | |
| Herb | 75d | 15cm | Carrot, Tomato | |
| Flower | 60d | 60cm | Tomato, Potato, Fruit trees | |
| Herb | 50d | 15cm | Spinach, Dill | |
| Flower | 365d | 100cm | Lavender, Garlic, Chives | |
| Root | 60d | 20cm | Carrot, Lettuce | |
| Herb | 60d | 25cm | Cabbage, Onion, Corn | |
| Leafy | 80d | 30cm | — | |
| Fruit | 365d | 400cm | — | |
| Fruit | 1095d | 300cm | — | |
| Brassica | 55d | 25cm | Beetroot, Onion, Dill | |
| Root | 150d | 40cm | Corn, Beans, Sunflower | |
| Leafy | 70d | 40cm | Beetroot, Onion, Celery | |
| Brassica | 60d | 20cm | Beetroot, Onion | |
| Leafy | 35d | 20cm | Lettuce, Beans | |
| Flower | 90d | 60cm | Brassicas, Tomato, Rosemary | |
| Brassica | 120d | 15cm | Carrot, Celery | |
| Herb | 60d | 30cm | Tomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees | |
| Fruit | 730d | 300cm | Comfrey | |
| Leafy | 55d | 25cm | Carrot, Radish, Chives | |
| Fruit | 730d | 300cm | Comfrey | |
| Fruit | 1460d | 700cm | — | |
| Flower | 50d | 25cm | Tomato, Beans, Capsicum | |
| Leafy | 35d | 15cm | Lettuce, Radish | |
| Herb | 70d | 30cm | Cabbage, Tomato | |
| Leafy | 40d | 20cm | Carrot, Lettuce | |
| Herb | 730d | 200cm | Native plants, Finger lime | |
| Fruit | 365d | 500cm | — | |
| Brassica | 40d | 25cm | Beetroot, Carrot | |
| Flower | 50d | 30cm | Cucumber, Zucchini, Pumpkin | |
| Fruit | 365d | 100cm | Native plants | |
| Flower | 90d | 20cm | Native plants, Ferns | |
| Herb | 90d | 30cm | Capsicum, Tomato | |
| Mushroom | 21d | — | — | |
| Herb | 80d | 20cm | Tomato, Carrot | |
| Root | 120d | 10cm | Rosemary, Beans | |
| Micro | 12d | 1cm | — | |
| Fruiting | 75d | 10cm | Carrot, Radish, Corn | |
| Root | 90d | 30cm | Beans, Nasturtium, Marigold | |
| Fruit | 1460d | 500cm | Native plants, Host tree (semi-parasitic) | |
| Leafy | 80d | 30cm | Beans, Carrot, Lettuce | |
| Root | 30d | 5cm | Lettuce, Carrot | |
| Micro | 8d | 1cm | — | |
| Leafy | 40d | 15cm | Lettuce, Carrot | |
| Herb | 180d | 60cm | Sage, Carrot | |
| Herb | 75d | 50cm | Rosemary, Brassicas, Carrot | |
| Herb | 90d | 30cm | Pigface, Samphire | |
| Mushroom | 60d | — | — | |
| Leafy | 60d | 30cm | Beans, Onion, Lettuce | |
| Fruiting | 60d | 10cm | Carrot, Radish, Corn | |
| Leafy | 60d | 30cm | Strawberry, Lettuce | |
| Leafy | 55d | 20cm | Strawberry, Pea | |
| Micro | 10d | 1cm | — | |
| Leafy | 45d | 20cm | Carrot, Onion | |
| Herb | 120d | 30cm | Cabbage, Strawberry | |
| Fruiting | 85d | 60cm | Basil, Carrot, Marigold | |
| Flower | 70d | 15cm | Lettuce, Strawberry | |
| Brassica | 75d | 45cm | Onion, Dill, Beetroot | |
| Flower | 90d | 40cm | Brassicas, Tomato, Herbs |
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Download PDF →Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetables can I plant in July in North Queensland?
July in North Queensland is dry season, so focus on crops suited to tropical 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.
Is July a good time to garden in North Queensland?
July is one of the best months to garden in North Queensland. The dry season brings lower humidity and cooler nights, which suit a wider range of crops. You can grow tomatoes, capsicum, beans, lettuce, and many other vegetables that struggle in the wet season heat.
How often should I water my vegetable garden in July in North Queensland?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In July in North Queensland, 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.
What fruit trees grow well in North Queensland in July?
North Queensland's tropical climate is perfect for mango, banana, pawpaw, pineapple, dragon fruit, jackfruit, lychee, longan, star fruit, and custard apple. Most tropical fruit trees can be planted year-round but establish best at the start of the wet season when rain is reliable and soil is warm.
