With the onset of heat and long sunny days, here are some tips to ensure your plantations don't suffer too much from high temperatures and longer days.
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July: what are the vegetables and fruits in season?
The month of July is a popular month because it marks the beginning of the summer holidays.
However, plants require special care during this time.
Indeed, the mercury which is likely to climb will require a special maintenance so that the water needs of your plantations are respected.
What to plant and sow in your vegetable garden in July?
Here is what you can plant and sow during the month of July:
• Beets
• Carrots
• Chicory
• Cabbage
• Spinach
• Fennel
• Green beans
• Lettuce
• Turnip
• Radish
• Tomatoes
As for aromatic plants, you can sow:
• Dill
• Basil
• Chive
• Lemongrass
• Mint
• Mustard
• Parsley
• Thyme
It is advisable to finish planting citrus, tomatoes and beans before mid-July.
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And in your orchard?
Fruit trees, which must be pruned green during this time, often attract wasps.
It is therefore necessary to install traps to prevent them from interfering in your plantations.
It is also recommended to:
• Prune fruit trees green
• Prune the non-rising raspberries
• Chop the bunches of grapes from the vines
• Thinning apple, pear and other peach trees
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What flowers to plant in July?
• Annual or biennial flowers
• Autumn-flowering bulbs (colchicum, hardy cyclamen, Madonna lily, saffron, etc.)
• Flowering climbers
• Irises
• Aquatic plants
The season is also favorable for:
• Sow or transplant your annual plants
• To mow the lawn
• Check that each plantation has the necessary amount of water
• Plant the summer flowering shrubs
• Cut dead flowers
• Mulch the beds
• Weed the beds and paths
• Install your autumn bulbs (amaryllis, cyclamen, etc.)
• Stake dahlias, gladioli and hollyhocks to protect them from possible winds.
• Remove unwanted weeds
• Mulch the garden
What about your indoor plants?
Consider installing water bubbles in your potted plants to plant directly in the soil so that they do not dry out, especially if you are going on vacation.
There are different sizes of water bubbles available in specialty stores or on the internet.
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What to do on your balcony or terrace?
July is the time to sow the celery to be cut in a pot.
For those who like aromatic herbs, chives, arranged in a pot with potting soil, will find its place in the sun or in a place with a little shade.
Also remember to pay attention to the orientation for the annuals you have chosen.
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