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What to Plant in July — USDA Zone 10a

Here's everything you can start, transplant, sow, and harvest in July in USDA Zone 10a. This zone has an average last spring frost around January 1 and first fall frost around December 31, with a growing season of approximately 364 days.

There are 8 planting activities for July in Zone 10a.

Zone 10a Year-round
364 days
Last Spring Frost January 1
364 growing days
First Fall Frost December 31

Where Is Zone 10a?

Harvest in July

Plant Type Date Range Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries Fruit 90–180 days
Artichoke Vegetable 120–180 days
Cardoon Vegetable 120–150 days
Chayote Vegetable 120–180 days
Jicama Vegetable 120–180 days
Rosemary Herb 80–180 days
Strawberries Fruit 90–365 days
Yam Vegetable 180–330 days

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Planting dates are estimates based on average frost dates — local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.