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What to plant when #940459

Asked July 24, 2026, 8:45 PM EDT

I am a Master Gardener from Coastal NC (near SC border). I now live in Montgomery County - different climate. What vegetables can I plant now? Best time to start summer garden?? Thank you.

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

Montgomery County, Maryland (USDA Zone 7a/7b) has a longer, warmer growing season than many northern climates, so you can grow quite a bit. Right now (late July/early August) is actually the perfect time to start a fall vegetable garden. You can plant: Bush beans (quick maturing) Beets Carrots Cucumbers (for a fall crop) Kale Lettuce Mustard greens Radishes Spinach (starting in August) Swiss chard Turnips Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts from transplants You can also sow another crop of zucchini or summer squash if you choose fast-maturing varieties. Also, here is a link to the info sheet from the UnMD on vegetable planting times. https://extension.umd.edu/resource/when-plant-vegetables/ Good luck Len
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 27, 2026, 12:57 PM EDT

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