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What to Plant in July, Northern Rivers NSW

74 crops you can sow in July across Northern Rivers NSW.

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In Season This Month

Leafy (14)

Bok Choy Celery Fennel Good King Henry Kale Komatsuna Lettuce Mibuna Mizuna Rocket Silverbeet Sorrel Spinach Tatsoi

Fruit (13)

Avocado Elderflower Feijoa Fig Finger Lime Lemon Tree Lime Tree Macadamia Mulberry Native Raspberry Persimmon Quandong Quince

Herb (13)

Chamomile Chives Coriander Dill Lemon Balm Mint Mountain Pepper Oregano Parsley Rosemary Sage Sea Celery Thyme

Flower (11)

Alyssum Borage Calendula Comfrey Culinary Rose Lavender Marigold Nasturtium Native Violet Viola Yarrow

Root (7)

Beetroot Carrot Daikon Jerusalem Artichoke Parsnip Potato Radish

Brassica (5)

Gai Lan Kohlrabi Leek Mustard Greens Wombok

Fruiting (5)

Asparagus Broad Beans Peas Rhubarb Snow Peas

Micro (4)

Broccoli Sprouts Pea Shoots Radish Sprouts Sunflower Microgreens

Mushroom (2)

Oyster Mushroom Shiitake

All July Crops at a Glance

PlantCategoryHarvestSpacingCompanions
AlyssumFlower55d20cmLettuce, Brassicas, Beans
AsparagusFruiting730d40cmTomato, Parsley, Basil
AvocadoFruit1460d700cm
BeetrootRoot65d10cmLettuce, Onion, Brassicas
Bok ChoyLeafy50d20cmBeetroot, Celery
BorageFlower60d40cmStrawberry, Tomato, Cucumber
Broad BeansFruiting90d20cmPotato, Corn, Lettuce
Broccoli SproutsMicro7d1cm
CalendulaFlower60d25cmTomato, Brassicas, Beans
CarrotRoot85d5cmLettuce, Onion, Leek
CeleryLeafy120d25cmLeek, Tomato, Beans
ChamomileHerb60d20cmBrassicas, Onion, Lettuce
ChivesHerb75d15cmCarrot, Tomato
ComfreyFlower60d60cmTomato, Potato, Fruit trees
CorianderHerb50d15cmSpinach, Dill
Culinary RoseFlower365d100cmLavender, Garlic, Chives
DaikonRoot60d20cmCarrot, Lettuce
DillHerb60d25cmCabbage, Onion, Corn
ElderflowerFruit730d300cmFruit trees
FeijoaFruit1095d300cmFruit trees, Comfrey
FennelLeafy80d30cm
FigFruit365d400cm
Finger LimeFruit1095d300cm
Gai LanBrassica55d25cmBeetroot, Onion, Dill
Good King HenryLeafy90d40cmFruit trees
Jerusalem ArtichokeRoot150d40cmCorn, Beans, Sunflower
KaleLeafy70d40cmBeetroot, Onion, Celery
KohlrabiBrassica60d20cmBeetroot, Onion
KomatsunaLeafy35d20cmLettuce, Beans
LavenderFlower90d60cmBrassicas, Tomato, Rosemary
LeekBrassica120d15cmCarrot, Celery
Lemon BalmHerb60d30cmTomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees
Lemon TreeFruit730d300cmComfrey
LettuceLeafy55d25cmCarrot, Radish, Chives
Lime TreeFruit730d300cmComfrey
MacadamiaFruit1460d700cm
MarigoldFlower50d25cmTomato, Beans, Capsicum
MibunaLeafy35d15cmLettuce, Radish
MintHerb70d30cmCabbage, Tomato
MizunaLeafy40d20cmCarrot, Lettuce
Mountain PepperHerb730d200cmNative plants, Finger lime
MulberryFruit365d500cm
Mustard GreensBrassica40d25cmBeetroot, Carrot
NasturtiumFlower50d30cmCucumber, Zucchini, Pumpkin
Native RaspberryFruit365d100cmNative plants
Native VioletFlower90d20cmNative plants, Ferns
OreganoHerb90d30cmCapsicum, Tomato
Oyster MushroomMushroom21d
ParsleyHerb80d20cmTomato, Carrot
ParsnipRoot120d10cmRosemary, Beans
Pea ShootsMicro12d1cm
PeasFruiting75d10cmCarrot, Radish, Corn
PersimmonFruit1460d500cmFruit trees
PotatoRoot90d30cmBeans, Nasturtium, Marigold
QuandongFruit1460d500cmNative plants, Host tree (semi-parasitic)
QuinceFruit1460d400cmFruit trees
RadishRoot30d5cmLettuce, Carrot
Radish SproutsMicro8d1cm
RhubarbFruiting365d90cmStrawberry, Beans, Brassicas
RocketLeafy40d15cmLettuce, Carrot
RosemaryHerb180d60cmSage, Carrot
SageHerb75d50cmRosemary, Brassicas, Carrot
Sea CeleryHerb90d30cmPigface, Samphire
ShiitakeMushroom60d
SilverbeetLeafy60d30cmBeans, Onion, Lettuce
Snow PeasFruiting60d10cmCarrot, Radish, Corn
SorrelLeafy60d30cmStrawberry, Lettuce
SpinachLeafy55d20cmStrawberry, Pea
Sunflower MicrogreensMicro10d1cm
TatsoiLeafy45d20cmCarrot, Onion
ThymeHerb120d30cmCabbage, Strawberry
ViolaFlower70d15cmLettuce, Strawberry
WombokBrassica75d45cmOnion, Dill, Beetroot
YarrowFlower90d40cmBrassicas, Tomato, Herbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetables can I plant in July in Northern Rivers?

July in Northern Rivers is winter, so focus on crops suited to subtropical 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.

What grows well in Northern Rivers during July?

Winter in Northern Rivers suits cool-season crops. Plant broad beans, peas, garlic, onion, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, silverbeet, spinach, and Asian greens. Many herbs like coriander, parsley, and dill also prefer the cooler weather.

How often should I water my vegetable garden in July in Northern Rivers?

Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In July in Northern Rivers, 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.

Is the Northern Rivers too humid for growing vegetables in July?

The Northern Rivers is ideal for food growing year-round. The subtropical climate supports a huge range of crops. Manage humidity by spacing plants for airflow, avoiding overhead watering, and choosing disease-resistant varieties. Raised beds improve drainage in areas with heavy clay or high water tables.