What kind of vegetables can you plant in June?

June is a great month for planting many vegetables! Here's a breakdown of what you can plant in June, depending on your climate:

Warm Climates (USDA Zones 7-10):

* Direct Sow:

* Beans: Bush beans, pole beans, runner beans

* Beets: Choose heat-tolerant varieties

* Carrots: Choose heat-tolerant varieties

* Corn: Plant in blocks for better pollination

* Cucumbers: Choose heat-tolerant varieties

* Lettuce: Choose heat-tolerant varieties like romaine or butterhead

* Peas: Choose heat-tolerant varieties like snap peas

* Radishes: Choose fast-growing varieties for quick harvest

* Spinach: Choose heat-tolerant varieties like Malabar spinach

* Summer Squash: Zucchini, yellow squash, pattypan

* Swiss Chard: Plant in shady areas

* Tomatoes: Start seeds indoors earlier for a head start

* Transplant:

* Eggplant: Choose heat-tolerant varieties

* Peppers: Choose heat-tolerant varieties

* Watermelon: Choose varieties suited to your climate

Cool Climates (USDA Zones 3-6):

* Direct Sow:

* Beans: Bush beans, pole beans, runner beans (in cooler areas)

* Beets: Choose heat-tolerant varieties

* Carrots: Choose heat-tolerant varieties

* Corn: Plant in blocks for better pollination

* Cucumbers: Choose heat-tolerant varieties

* Lettuce: Choose heat-tolerant varieties like romaine or butterhead

* Peas: Choose heat-tolerant varieties like snap peas

* Radishes: Choose fast-growing varieties for quick harvest

* Spinach: Choose heat-tolerant varieties like Malabar spinach

* Summer Squash: Zucchini, yellow squash, pattypan

* Swiss Chard: Plant in shady areas

* Transplant:

* Eggplant: Choose heat-tolerant varieties

* Peppers: Choose heat-tolerant varieties

* Tomatoes: Start seeds indoors earlier for a head start (may need to wait until later June in colder areas)

* Watermelon: Choose varieties suited to your climate (may need to wait until later June in colder areas)

Remember to:

* Check your local frost dates: Avoid planting frost-sensitive crops until the last frost has passed.

* Choose heat-tolerant varieties: Many vegetables are available in varieties specifically bred for hot weather.

* Water regularly: June is usually hot and dry, so make sure your plants get enough water.

* Mulch to help retain moisture and control weeds.

Enjoy your June garden!