What to plant in June
What to start indoors, plant or sow outside, and harvest in June, for every hardiness zone from 3a to 10b. Find your zone, or enter your ZIP code for dates made for exactly where you live.
June in each zone
| Zone | Start indoors | Plant or sow outside | Harvest (food crops) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3a | Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Collard greens | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Green beans, Dry beans, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Cauliflower, Peas, Basil, Cannabis auto, Cannabis regular, Dill, Celery, Snap peas, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Rosemary, Tarragon, Lavender, Marigold, Nasturtium, Zinnia, Cosmos, Sunflower, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Napa cabbage, Celeriac, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Peanuts, Popcorn, Cucamelon, Fig, Meyer lemon, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Marjoram, Strawflower, Dahlia, Gladiolus, Milkweed, Petunia, Impatiens, Geranium, Begonia, Salvia, Vinca, Coleus, Buckwheat | Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Beet, Peas, Cilantro, Arugula, Bok choy, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Turnip, Scallions, Snap peas, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Mint, Mâche, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Broccoli raab, Sorrel, Pear tree, Chervil |
| Zone 3b | Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collard greens, Napa cabbage | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Green beans, Dry beans, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Basil, Cannabis auto, Cannabis regular, Dill, Rutabaga, Snap peas, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Marigold, Nasturtium, Zinnia, Cosmos, Sunflower, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Peanuts, Popcorn, Cucamelon, Meyer lemon, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Strawflower, Dahlia, Gladiolus, Impatiens, Geranium, Begonia, Vinca, Coleus, Buckwheat, White clover | Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Beet, Peas, Cilantro, Arugula, Bok choy, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Turnip, Scallions, Snap peas, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Chives, Mint, Mâche, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Sorrel, Chervil |
| Zone 4a | Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collard greens, Radicchio, Napa cabbage | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Green beans, Dry beans, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Basil, Cannabis auto, Cannabis regular, Dill, Rutabaga, Snap peas, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Marigold, Nasturtium, Zinnia, Cosmos, Sunflower, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Peanuts, Popcorn, Cucamelon, Meyer lemon, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Strawflower, Dahlia, Gladiolus, Impatiens, Geranium, Begonia, Vinca, Coleus, Buckwheat, White clover | Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Beet, Peas, Swiss chard, Cilantro, Arugula, Bok choy, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Turnip, Scallions, Snap peas, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Chives, Mint, Mâche, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Sorrel, Chervil |
| Zone 4b | Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Pansy / viola | Eggplant, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Southern peas, Honeydew, Fennel, Endive / escarole, Meyer lemon, Vinca, White clover | Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Beet, Peas, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Arugula, Bok choy, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Turnip, Scallions, Snap peas, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Chives, Mint, Chamomile, Mâche, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Fava beans, Sorrel, Catnip, Chervil |
| Zone 5a | Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Pansy / viola | Eggplant, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Southern peas, Honeydew, Meyer lemon, Vinca | Lettuce, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Peas, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Arugula, Bok choy, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Turnip, Scallions, Snap peas, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Rosemary, Mint, Chamomile, Mâche, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Fava beans, Sorrel, Catnip, Chervil |
| Zone 5b | Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Pansy / viola | Cannabis auto | Lettuce, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Peas, Swiss chard, Garlic, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, Bok choy, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Turnip, Scallions, Snap peas, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Rosemary, Mint, Chamomile, Borage, Mâche, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Fava beans, Sorrel, Cherry tree, Catnip, Chervil |
| Zone 6a | Cabbage, Cauliflower, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Pansy / viola | — | Zucchini / Summer squash, Lettuce, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Peas, Swiss chard, Garlic, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Collard greens, Mustard greens, Turnip, Scallions, Snap peas, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Oregano, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Chamomile, Borage, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Fava beans, Sorrel, Amaranth, Cherry tree, Catnip, Chervil |
| Zone 6b | Cauliflower, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Pansy / viola | — | Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Green beans, Lettuce, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Collard greens, Scallions, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Chamomile, Tarragon, Borage, Radicchio, Tatsoi, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Fava beans, Sorrel, Amaranth, Currant, Gooseberry, Cherry tree, Catnip, Chervil, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 7a | Radicchio, Pansy / viola | — | Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Green beans, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Parsley, Dill, Collard greens, Rutabaga, Shallots, Scallions, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Chamomile, Tarragon, Borage, Cherry tomato, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Fava beans, Sorrel, Amaranth, Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry, Apricot tree, Cherry tree, Thai basil, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Chervil, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 7b | — | — | Tomato, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Green beans, Okra, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Parsley, Dill, Collard greens, Rutabaga, Shallots, Scallions, Pole beans, Ground cherry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Fava beans, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Cucamelon, Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry, Apricot tree, Cherry tree, Thai basil, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 8a | — | — | Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Sweet corn, Green beans, Okra, Kale, Carrot, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Parsley, Dill, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Rutabaga, Shallots, Scallions, Pole beans, Southern peas, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Cucamelon, Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry, Apricot tree, Thai basil, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 8b | — | — | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Sweet corn, Green beans, Okra, Cantaloupe, Kale, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Cannabis auto, Parsley, Dill, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Leeks, Rutabaga, Shallots, Scallions, Artichoke, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Cucamelon, Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry, Peach tree, Apricot tree, Plum tree, Thai basil, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 9a | — | — | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Sweet corn, Green beans, Dry beans, Okra, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Kale, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Cannabis auto, Parsley, Dill, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Leeks, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Celery, Shallots, Scallions, Artichoke, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Strawberry, Blueberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Endive / escarole, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Cucamelon, Blackberry, Elderberry, Peach tree, Plum tree, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 9b | — | — | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Dry beans, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Swiss chard, Garlic, Basil, Cannabis auto, Parsley, Dill, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Leeks, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Celery, Artichoke, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Strawberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Celeriac, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Popcorn, Cucamelon, Elderberry, Peach tree, Plum tree, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 10a | — | — | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Pumpkin, Dry beans, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Swiss chard, Garlic, Basil, Parsley, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Leeks, Parsnip, Celery, Artichoke, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Strawberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Celeriac, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Peanuts, Popcorn, Cucamelon, Elderberry, Peach tree, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 10b | — | — | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Pumpkin, Okra, Sweet potato, Swiss chard, Garlic, Parsley, Leeks, Parsnip, Celery, Artichoke, Pole beans, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Strawberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Tarragon, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Celeriac, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Peanuts, Cucamelon, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
These follow each zone's average frost dates, and include fall crops. Crops planted in fall for next year (garlic, spring bulbs) show under planting.
Tips for June
- An inch of water is about 20 gallons per bed. An inch of water over a square foot is about two-thirds of a gallon, so a 4 by 8 foot bed needs about 20 gallons to get its weekly inch. That's a lot more than a quick pass with the hose.
- Weed for 10 minutes a day. A few minutes on a morning walk through the garden keeps weeds from ever getting ahead. It's when you'll spot the first bugs and droopy leaves, too.
- Keep carrot seeds moist until they sprout. Carrots can take 2 to 3 weeks to sprout, and a dry crust on top stops them. Lay a board over the row to keep it damp, check every day, and lift it as soon as you see sprouts.
- Pinch suckers on staked tomatoes. On vining tomatoes tied to a single stake, snap off the shoots that grow where a leaf meets the main stem while they're small. Caged and bush tomatoes can keep theirs: more stems mean more fruit.
For a garden in the middle of the country (around zone 6). Colder places run a few weeks behind, warmer ones ahead.