July Planting & Garden Guide
The time to plant cool-season crops is here! July weather in southeast Queensland is generally sunny and mild with cool nights, meaning it’s perfect for establishing a range of vegetables, herbs and even fruiting plants. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned green thumb, here’s your guide to what you can plant this month, how to keep your garden thriving through winter and other garden related tasks to get done this month.
Vegetables to Plant
Cabbage
A classic winter vegetable, cabbage thrives in the cool SEQ climate. Choose compact varieties for smaller gardens. Plant seedlings in rich, well-drained soil. Space them 30-40cm apart. Keep them well-watered and feed fortnightly with a liquid fertiliser. Watch out for cabbage moth caterpillars — netting can help
Carrots
Carrots love the cooler months and develop their best flavour now. Great for garden beds or deep pots. Sow seeds directly into loose, well-drained soil. Keep moist during germination (which can take up to 2 weeks). Thin seedlings to allow roots room to grow.
Beetroot
A colourful root vegetable that’s surprisingly easy to grow. Leaves can also be eaten young in salads. Sow seeds directly and keep soil moist. Thin seedlings so roots have space. Harvest once bulbs are about golf ball size for tenderness.
Lettuce
Fast-growing and perfect for continuous harvest. Plant a mix of varieties for different colours and textures. Sow seeds or seedlings in full sun to part shade. Keep soil moist to prevent bitterness. Pick outer leaves as needed to encourage new growth.
Rocket
A peppery, fast-growing leafy green perfect for salads. Sow directly where it is to grow. Keep up regular watering to avoid bitterness. Harvest leaves young for best flavour.
Fruits to Plant
Blueberries
Blueberries need a bit more love but are well worth it for the sweet harvest. They are best suited to pots in SEQ, where soil acidity can be controlled. Use an acidic potting mix (like for azaleas or camellias). Keep consistently moist but not soggy. Mulch well. They prefer a sunny spot with some afternoon shade in hotter months.
Nectarine
July is an excellent time to plant bare-rooted nectarine trees. While they won’t fruit immediately, investing now pays off in future seasons. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Keep well-watered through establishment. Prune in late summer to shape and encourage airflow.
Garden Care Tips for July
- Choose pencil-thick pieces of rose prunings for propagation and cut woody hydrangea stems to ground level.
- Fertilise citrus and evergreen fruit tree and vines towards the end of the month.
- Newly planted shrubs may need protection from winds – put up some screens.
- Tidy up established herbs like sage and rosemary so they can continue growing through the winter.
- Put protection into place for plants vulnerable to the cold. Mulch your garden beds. It helps to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
- Feed your soil – use compost or worm castings to enrich the soil before planting.
- Water less frequently, but deeply. Do it in the mornings to reduce disease risk, as cooler weather means less evaporation.
Handy Products for Your Garden
Based on the above information, here’s a round-up of just a few products to get your garden thriving. We recommend using the specifically designed UltraGrow range of soils, bio stimulants and fertilisers. The liquid ranges are perfect for foliar spraying.
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