Is it too late for new sowings in July?

Quite the opposite, July is perfect for starting autumn and winter crops like fennel, turnips, endive and winter leeks. Wherever space opens up now, I plan the next crop straight away.

How do I protect the bed in the summer heat?

I mulch generously and water early in the morning so less water evaporates. I place sensitive salads in the light shade of taller plants, otherwise they bolt quickly in the heat.

How fast do I get my plan?

Three steps, three minutes. Type your location, measure your bed, click the veg you like. I do the rest.

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Does it work for a balcony planter?

Yes. From a 40×20 cm balcony box to a 3×1 m raised bed — same three steps, same outcome.

Do I need an account?

Not for your first plan — creating one works without signing in. You'll need an account once you want multiple beds, your plan on multiple devices, or weather reminders.

Plantable now

Still plantable in July

July is high summer, the beds are overflowing and I harvest something fresh almost every day. And although it feels like the peak, it's exactly the right moment to start thinking about autumn and to sow the first winter vegetables and fall salads.

Sow or set these out now

15 varieties, tightest window first.

Kale
Seedlinglast week
Harvest ~wk 46–52
Lovage
Seedlinglast week
Harvest ~wk 40–43
White cabbage
Seedlinglast week
Harvest ~wk 46–47
Beetroot
Direct sow1 wk left
Harvest ~wk 40–45
Red cabbage
Seedling1 wk left
Harvest ~wk 52–52
Black radish
Direct sow2 wk left
Harvest ~wk 42–46
Borage
Direct sow2 wk left
Harvest ~wk 36–41
Broccoli
Seedling2 wk left
Harvest ~wk 42–42
Chard
Direct sow2 wk left
Harvest ~wk 38–45
Romanesco
Seedling2 wk left
Harvest ~wk 42–44
Savoy cabbage
Seedling2 wk left
Harvest ~wk 46–52
Cauliflower
Seedling3 wk left
Harvest ~wk 48–48
Fennel
Seedling3 wk left
Harvest ~wk 42–44
Endive
Seedling6 wk left
Harvest ~wk 40–47
Spring onion
Direct sow7 wk left
Harvest ~wk 36–46

Start indoors only

Begin on the windowsill, move to the bed later.

Summer savory
Pre-growlast week
Harvest ~wk 37–39
Garlic chives
Pre-grow2 wk left
Harvest ~wk 36–44
Kohlrabi
Pre-grow2 wk left
Harvest ~wk 37–37

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Common questions

Is it too late for new sowings in July?: Quite the opposite, July is perfect for starting autumn and winter crops like fennel, turnips, endive and winter leeks. Wherever space opens up now, I plan the next crop straight away.
How do I protect the bed in the summer heat?: I mulch generously and water early in the morning so less water evaporates. I place sensitive salads in the light shade of taller plants, otherwise they bolt quickly in the heat.

Still plantable in July

Sow or set these out now

Start indoors only

Turn this into a bed plan

Monthly sowing reminder

Common questions