Description
Looking for the best July crops to plant NOW? In this video, I'll show you 14 crops to plant in July to keep harvesting all summer and into fall. If you've stopped planting because it's midsummer, you could be missing weeks—or even months—of fresh vegetables.
I'll show you exactly what I'm planting in my own garden right now, including fast-growing greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, squash, herbs, and flowers that thrive in summer heat. Plus, you'll discover one plant you may be pulling out too soon that's actually helping your entire garden.
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In this video you'll learn:
• 14 crops to plant in July
• The best vegetables to plant in July
• What to plant now for late summer and fall harvests
• Heat-loving vegetables, herbs, and greens that thrive in summer
• A simple succession planting strategy to keep harvesting all season
• Why you shouldn't pull out your basil just yet
CHAPTERS
00:00 Don't Stop Planting in July
00:29 Plant More Tomatoes?
03:57 Best Greens to Plant in July
09:00 Don't Pull Your Basil Yet
10:50 Keep Cucumbers, Squash & Beans Producing
12:42 Plant These for More Pollinators
13:10 Keep Harvesting All Summer
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Learn what vegetables, herbs, greens, and flowers to plant in July, plus succession planting tips to keep your raised bed, container, and vegetable garden harvesting all summer and into fall.