What to plant in July in Taranto

Local guidance for July.

OrtoClima Staff May 5, 2026 6 min read

What to plant in July in Taranto

July in Taranto is evaluated with 1991-2020 climate normals and crop windows calculated for the municipality.

Summary
Crops
Plan
Climate
FAQ

Summary

Recommended direct sowing: 16
Recommended transplants: 13
Crops to wait on: 0

Recommended crops

Recommended direct sowing

Basil
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 29
Basil is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Swiss chard
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Swiss chard is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Carrot
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Carrot is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Tuscan kale
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Tuscan kale is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Cucumber
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Cucumber is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Onion
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 20
Onion is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Green bean
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Green bean is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Fennel
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 26
Fennel is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Lettuce
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Lettuce is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Potato
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 21
Potato is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Pea
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Pea is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Parsley
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Parsley is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Radish
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Radish is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Arugula
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Arugula is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Spinach
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Spinach is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.
Zucchini
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Zucchini is suitable for direct sowing in Taranto during July.

Recommended transplants

Basil
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 29
Basil can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Broccoli
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Broccoli can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Tuscan kale
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Tuscan kale can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Cucumber
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Cucumber can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Onion
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 20
Onion can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Fennel
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 26
Fennel can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Strawberry
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 26
Strawberry can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Lettuce
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Lettuce can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Pepper
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 6
Pepper can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Tomato
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 5
Tomato can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Rosemary
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Rosemary can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Sage
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Sage can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Zucchini
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Zucchini can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.

Crops to avoid or wait on

no recommended item from the available data

Practical plan

Week 1: Check soil, moisture, and the forecast before starting sowing.
Week 2: Continue succession sowing of Basil, Swiss chard, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Green bean, Fennel, Lettuce, Potato, Pea, Parsley, Radish, Arugula, Spinach, Zucchini.
Week 3: Consider transplanting Basil, Broccoli, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Pepper, Tomato, Rosemary, Sage, Zucchini if nights are stable.
Week 4: Prepare the next beds and wait on no recommended item if local risk remains high.

Why the calendar changes

Late frosts
Estimated cautious last frost: March 12. Before this date, protect sensitive crops.
Night temperatures
Average minimum for the month: 22 C. Cold nights slow germination and transplants.
Rain and dry spells
Average rain in Taranto: 26.65 mm. heat risk for sensitive crops, dry-spell risk: plan irrigation.

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature: 22 C
Average maximum temperature: 32.55 C
Average temperature: 27.36 C
Average rain: 26.65 mm
Average dry spell: 17.63 days
Average solar radiation: 26.43

heat risk for sensitive crops
dry-spell risk: plan irrigation

FAQ

Do these dates also apply to balconies and containers?

Yes, but exposure and container size can move real sowing dates earlier or later.

Why are some crops marked as wait?

Because in Taranto, July can still be too cold, too hot, too dry, or too close to frost risk for sensitive crops.