July 2026
What to sow in July
By July you should be harvesting more than you're sowing. But there's still plenty to get in — especially if you want autumn crops. Succession sowing is your friend this month. And if you haven't started your winter brassicas yet, this is your last decent window.
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Your timing depends on where you are
The last frost date in Cornwall can be three weeks earlier than the Highlands. That changes when you can safely plant out tender crops — and when you need to start seeds indoors.
| Location | Last frost | Days behind Cornwall |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwallmildest — coastal Gulf Stream | 7 April | — |
| Londonurban heat island | 19 April | +12 |
| Bristolsouth-west, sheltered | 18 April | +11 |
| Birminghammidlands | 24 April | +17 |
| Manchesternorth-west | 30 April | +23 |
| LeedsYorkshire | 2 May | +25 |
| Edinburghcentral Scotland | 13 May | +36 |
| InvernessHighlands — latest frost | 22 May | +45 |
Top tip
These are estimates based on latitude and coastal proximity. Enter your postcode on our frost map for a date specific to your plot.
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