Cairns, QLD

What to plant in Cairns in July.

Cairns has broadly tropical conditions: high humidity, heavy summer rain and a warm dry season. These suggestions are a practical starting point for the month.

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Julyplanting month

Your starting list

Planting ideas for July

Grow to Eat

CarrotSow direct • Full sun • 10–16 weeks SpinachSow direct • Part sun • 6–8 weeks TomatoStart in trays • Full sun • 12–16 weeks LettuceSow or transplant • Part sun • 6–10 weeks BeetrootSow direct • Full sun • 8–12 weeks RadishSow direct • Full sun • 4–7 weeks SilverbeetSow or transplant • Full sun • 8–12 weeks CorianderSow direct • Part sun • 6–8 weeks Spring onionSow direct • Full sun • 8–12 weeks BeansSow direct • Full sun • 8–12 weeks BasilStart in trays • Full sun • 6–10 weeks CucumberSow direct • Full sun • 8–12 weeks CapsicumStart in trays • Full sun • 14–20 weeks PumpkinSow direct • Full sun • 16–22 weeks ZucchiniSow direct • Full sun • 8–12 weeks PotatoPlant seed potatoes • Full sun • 14–20 weeks EggplantStart in trays • Full sun • 16–22 weeks ChilliStart in trays • Full sun • 14–20 weeks Sweet cornSow direct in blocks • Full sun • 12–16 weeks CabbageStart in trays • Full sun • 12–20 weeks Bok choySow or transplant • Part sun • 6–9 weeks LeekStart in trays • Full sun • 20–30 weeks ParsleySow or transplant • Part sun • 10–14 weeks DillSow direct • Full sun • 8–12 weeks TurnipSow direct • Full sun • 7–11 weeks Sweet potatoPlant slips • Full sun • 18–24 weeks WatermelonSow direct • Full sun • 14–20 weeks CeleryStart in trays • Part sun • 16–22 weeks RosemaryPlant seedlings • Full sun • Light harvest in 8–12 weeks ThymePlant seedlings • Full sun • Light harvest in 8–12 weeks OreganoPlant seedlings • Full sun • Light harvest in 8–12 weeks MintPlant in a container • Part sun • Light harvest in 6–8 weeks ArtichokePlant seedlings • Full sun • Heads in 24–36 weeks RocketSow direct • Part sun • 4–7 weeks EndiveSow or transplant • Part sun • 8–12 weeks Mustard greensSow direct • Full or part sun • 6–10 weeks MizunaSow direct • Part sun • 5–8 weeks TatsoiSow direct • Part sun • 6–9 weeks KohlrabiSow or transplant • Full sun • 8–12 weeks Brussels sproutsStart in trays • Full sun • 20–30 weeks FennelSow direct • Full sun • 12–16 weeks OkraSow direct • Full sun • 10–14 weeks ChokoPlant a vine • Full sun • Fruit in 16–24 weeks GingerPlant rhizomes • Part sun • 32–40 weeks TurmericPlant rhizomes • Part sun • 32–40 weeks LemongrassPlant divisions • Full sun • Light harvest in 12–16 weeks ChivesPlant divisions • Full or part sun • Light harvest in 8–12 weeks SagePlant seedlings • Full sun • Light harvest in 10–14 weeks TarragonPlant divisions • Full sun • Light harvest in 10–14 weeks PassionfruitPlant a vine • Full sun • Fruit in 12–24 months

Grow for Beauty

SunflowerSow direct • Full sun • Flowers in 10–14 weeks MarigoldSow or transplant • Full sun • Flowers in 8–12 weeks ZinniaSow direct • Full sun • Flowers in 8–12 weeks CosmosSow direct • Full sun • Flowers in 8–12 weeks PetuniaPlant seedlings • Full sun • Flowers in 8–10 weeks NasturtiumSow direct • Full or part sun • Flowers in 8–12 weeks Sweet peaSow direct • Full sun • Flowers in 12–16 weeks PansyPlant seedlings • Part sun • Flowers in 6–10 weeks CalendulaSow direct • Full sun • Flowers in 8–12 weeks AlyssumSow or transplant • Full or part sun • Flowers in 6–10 weeks SnapdragonPlant seedlings • Full sun • Flowers in 10–14 weeks StockPlant seedlings • Full sun • Flowers in 10–14 weeks ViolaPlant seedlings • Part sun • Flowers in 6–10 weeks LavenderPlant seedlings • Full sun • Establishes in 1–2 seasons HydrangeaPlant a young shrub • Part sun • Flowers in 1–2 seasons CamelliaPlant a young shrub • Part sun • Establishes in 1–2 years GardeniaPlant a young shrub • Part sun • Flowers in 1–2 seasons GeraniumPlant cuttings • Full or part sun • Flowers in 10–16 weeks SalviaPlant seedlings • Full sun • Flowers in 10–14 weeks FoxgloveSow or transplant • Part sun • Flowers in the next cool season DelphiniumPlant seedlings • Full sun • Flowers in spring–summer CornflowerSow direct • Full sun • Flowers in 10–14 weeks PoppySow direct • Full sun • Flowers in 12–16 weeks ChrysanthemumPlant cuttings • Full sun • Flowers in autumn AsterPlant seedlings • Full sun • Flowers in late summer–autumn ConeflowerPlant seedlings • Full sun • Flowers in summer GauraPlant seedlings • Full sun • Flowers through warm months VerbenaPlant seedlings • Full sun • Flowers in 8–12 weeks LobeliaPlant seedlings • Part sun • Flowers in 8–12 weeks ImpatiensPlant seedlings • Part shade • Flowers in 8–12 weeks FuchsiaPlant a young shrub • Part shade • Flowers in 1–2 seasons JasminePlant a vine • Full or part sun • Flowers in 1–2 seasons BougainvilleaPlant a vine • Full sun • Flowers in 1–2 seasons HibiscusPlant a young shrub • Full sun • Flowers in 1–2 seasons AzaleaPlant a young shrub • Part shade • Flowers in 1–2 seasons Bird of paradisePlant divisions • Full or part sun • Flowers after 1–2 years ColeusPlant seedlings • Part shade • Colour within 6–10 weeks

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Before you plant

A quick July garden check

Check the forecast.Delay tender planting during frost, heatwaves, waterlogged weather or damaging wind.
Prepare the soil.Remove weeds, check drainage and add mature compost where the plant benefits from it.
Read the label.Exact varieties can need different depth, spacing, pollination or pruning.
Water the root zone.Water new plants thoroughly and keep moisture consistent while roots establish.

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