July begins and it is spontaneous to ask: “Can something still be sown?” The answer is yes, but carefully. What no longer sowing from July is a key question for those who want to avoid waste and disappointments in the garden.
It is not enough to know what to plantbecause the real trick lies in recognizing What to avoid from July onwards. The summer heat does not forgive: a wrong choice, a seed planted out of time and the entire cycle risks jumping. Water can also become a problem: evaporate quickly and leaves the roots dry, just when stability would be needed. Often a neglected detail is enough: a wave of heat, a rain that does not arrive, and here the harvest goes on tilt. The sun does not forgive, and in a moment the enthusiasm turns into frustration.
An affordable vegetable garden immediately recognizes: burnt leaves, soft drums, slowed growth. And often it is not the fault of the quality of the seeds, but only of the wrong timing. So better stop a moment, observe the climate well and leave with clear ideas. So we avoid waste, disappointments and cultivate with more satisfaction.
Why avoid some sowing from July onwards
One might wonder: is it really so serious to sow out of time? In some cases, yes. July is an insidious month. The temperature elevate They stress the young seedlings, the water evaporates faster, the risk of parasites increases. In addition, many horticultural varieties need a long cycle to mature. If you sow late, the harvest may never arrive.
For example, it is often believed that the pomodoro It can be sown all summer. But the reality is different: from July onwards it is too late for direct sowing. The seedlings would not have time to grow and frustify before the arrival of the first colds. The same goes for other “slow” crops.
Crops to avoid absolutely
There are some plants that, from July onwards, is better to give up. They still seem suitable, but risk wasting resources without offering results. Their vegetative cycle is too long compared to the days that are shortened and the increasingly aggressive heat. Better to avoid them immediately so as not to compromise the balance of the garden. Not because they are not good, but because they will not have time to develop properly.
- Tomatoes: they require at least 60-90 days to bear fruit. If sown in July, it is very likely that they do not mature in time.
- Peppers: same problems as tomatoes. They love the heat, but they need a long period of growth.
- Eggplant: they need thermal stability and well heated soil since May or June.
- Cucumbers: Although they grow quickly, in July they could find themselves in unfavorable conditions for flowering.
- Zuchinis: robust plant, it is true, but sown in July it risks being too slowed down by temperature changes.
Another common mistake is to try the sowing of legumes like climbing beans o peas: the latter, in particular, badly endure the heat. Better to postpone or choose specific varieties from late summer.
Intelligent alternatives to be sowed in July
If the vegetable garden calls, you don’t need to give up. Just know how to choose. July can become a perfect month to focus on crops fast, resistant and adaptable.
Here are some useful ideas:
- Rocket: short cycle, it also resists well at high temperatures if irrigated regularly.
- Radish: perfect for quick crops. Some varieties are ready in 25 days.
- Cutting lettuce: Fast growth, it collects on several occasions.
- Bieta from the coast: tolerates the heat and guarantees lasting productions.
- Summer spinach: Beware of variety, but some are perfect for this season.
A useful trick? Use mulch To protect the ground from evaporation and keep the radical area fresher. Also, always irrigate in the evening to avoid burning on the leaves.
A question of timing (and patience)
After all, each season has its own pace. July asks for calm and selection. Instead of trying everything, it is better to aim for a short but good. Those who cultivate know well that the vegetable garden is also a school of patience. Avoiding the wrong sowing means respecting the times of nature, and preparing better for autumn sowing.
So better focus on what really works in July and leave the rest aside. So the vegetable garden will remain healthy, productive and above all … satisfactory.
Because after all, there is nothing more beautiful than reaping the fruits of a well done job.
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