Can You Garden In July?
About this episode
This episode discusses gardening tips for July, including late-season planting and food safety amidst Cyclospora outbreaks.
Hey Neighbor! Think it's too late to garden in July? Think again! In this episode of the Row By Row Garden Show, we're talking about what you should be doing in your garden right now, from planting late-season crops and preparing for your fall garden to staying safe while harvesting fresh produce during the recent Cyclospora outbreaks. In This Episode: Can you still garden in July? What vegetables you can still plant before July 20 How to start planning your fall garden Watering, mulching, cover crops, and garden maintenance Growing pumpkins for Halloween Tips for gardeners heading out on vacation Why container gardening is a great option during summer heat Cyclospora Food Safety Update: Several states, including Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, and New York City, have reported increased Cyclospora cases this year. We discuss: ✅ Proper produce washing techniques ✅ Why soap and water beat hand sanitizer ✅ Foods commonly linked to past outbreaks ✅ Symptoms to watch for ✅ Why growing your own food is one of the best ways to know where your food comes from July Garden Checklist ✔️ Plan your fall garden ✔️ Remove spent crops quickly ✔️ Plant tomatoes, corn, okra, cucumbers, squash…
People in this episode
Hosts: Greg, Sheila
Topics covered
- gardening in July
- late-season crops
- fall garden planning
- Cyclospora food safety
- container gardening
- garden maintenance
Keywords
- July gardening
- fall garden
- Cyclospora
- container gardening
- vegetable planting
- garden maintenance
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, New York City
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