July Jobs in the Organic Garden

What to Sow in July

July is the ideal time to sow biennial and perennial seeds in trays filled with good-quality compost. Whether you're filling in a flower border or planning ahead for autumn harvests, here are your top sowing picks:

Perennials

Try aquilegia, Bellis, delphiniums, lupins, scabiosa, echinacea, and geranium.

Biennials

For flowers that bridge the gap between spring and summer, grow biennials like forget-me-nots, foxgloves, sweet William, and beautifully scented wallflowers to bloom next year.

Vegetables and Herbs to Sow in July

• Basil: Sow in pots to keep on your patio and bring indoors over winter.

• Beetroot: Make your last direct sowings now so they mature in time for autumn.

• Carrots: Still time to sow fast-maturing varieties like 'Nantes Frubund', 'Adelaide', and 'Amsterdam Forcing'.

• Fast-Growing Herbs: Sow coriander, dill, and parsley directly into containers or garden beds.

• Corn Salad & Endive: Sow directly for autumn and winter crops.

• Lettuce: Sow every three weeks for a steady supply.

• Pak Choi: July is perfect for sowing your first direct crops before the midsummer bolt sets in.

 Your July Garden Checklist

To help you stay on track, I’ve created two printable July Garden Jobs Checklists you can pin to your shed door or tuck into your seed box. One has what you can plant, the other has jobs for the garden.

 Final Thoughts

Take time to enjoy your garden this month. Sit with a cup of tea (or a cheeky lemonade), watch the bees do their thing, and admire how far your garden has come since spring. July is about maintenance, yes, but also celebration. You did this.

Stay cool, keep watering, and remember – there’s still plenty to sow, grow, and munch.

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