Allotment Growing in July

 

This guide will help you decide what the best options for growing are available in the month of July on your Dublin Allotment or garden. June is one of the best sowing Months and there are thousands of options open to you. Below is the our choice but the choice is always yours – explore and enjoy!

 

What flowers to sow in July to make sure you have a lovely bloom in spring:

Aquilegia
Bellis
Delphinium
Lupin
Scabiosa
Achillea
Echinacea
Geranium
Pansies
Forget-me-nots
Foxgloves

Note: Perennial Scabiosa is a great choice as they are loved by bees and butterflies and as recent reports of bee numbers continue to decline, it will help us all!

 

 

Vegetables to grow under cover in June:

cucumber and gherkin
runner beans
french beans
winter cabbage

Vegetables to sow directly in the soil for July:

Beetroot
Broccoli
Carrots
Chicory
Courgette
Squash
Kale
Peas
Radish
Salad leaves (rocket and lettuce are great choices)
Spinach
Onion

Leeks
Celery
Celeriac
Cucumbers
Tomato

 

Turnips are a great favourite in Ireland for stews and more and keep for such a long time that they shouldn’t be overlooked this June!

Irish Favourite Herbs to sow in July
Coriander, dill and parsley directly into the ground in July – these quick growing herbs will add taste to any dish!

Whatever you choose to grow, BeechHill Allotments provides the perfect spot with rich soil and everything you would expect from a top class Dublin Allotment.