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July - Zones 5-6

Watch late spring and early fall frost dates; many classic temperate garden schedules fit this range.

  • Watch for heat stress before fertilizer or transplanting.
  • Harvest herbs before flowering if you want tender leaves.
  • Inspect undersides of leaves during pest-prone weather.

Look up your USDA hardiness zone

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