What To Plant In June

It’s finally summer! Days are long, plants are happy, and it’s a great time to garden just about everywhere. If you haven’t gotten anything planted yet, don’t worry, you still have plenty of time! Here’s what to plant in June.

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What To Plant In June By USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zones are created by dividing the United States into various zones based on their coldest temperatures. These zones are helpful in giving us an idea of what is likely to grow well in a given location at each time of year.

Of course, your micro climate makes a big difference too. The individual characteristics of your property, and even spaces within your garden can create warmer and cooler areas where specific plants may thrive.

All of the plants suggested below can be grown without season extenders. If you are using a greenhouse, cloches, or covers, you may even be able to grow more than what’s listed for your zone.

Zone 2

Here’s what you can plant in June. Take advantage of all the daylight hours you can!

• Arugula
• Beans
• Beets
• Fava beans
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Collard greens
• Cucumber
• Daikon
• Kale
• Kohlrabi
• Lettuce
• Mustard greens
• Pak choi
• Peppers
• Radish
• Rutabaga
• Savory
• Shallots
• Squash
• Strawberries

Zone 3

Hearty planting season right now for Zone 3!

• Arugula
• Asparagus
• Beans
• Beets
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Chard
• Collards
• Corn
• Cucumber
• Kale
• Kohlrabi
• Leeks
• Marrow
• Pak choi
• Peppers
• Radish
• Rutabaga
• Savory
• Shallots
• Spinach
• Scallions
• Strawberries
• Sunflowers
• Tomato
• Turnip
• Zucchini

If you are in Zone 3b, you also can plant basil, coriander, fennel, horseradish, onions and squash!

Zone 4

I think it might be easier to list what NOT to plant this month for Zone 4, haha. Chances are if there’s something you want to grow, now is the time! But here’s a list if you need some ideas:

• Arugula
• Asparagus
• Basil
• Beans
• Beets
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Carrot
• Cantaloupe
• Cauliflower
• Chard
• Chicory
• Chives
• Collards
• Coriander
• Corn
• Cucumber
• Dill
• Fennel
• Kale
• Kohlrabi
• Leeks
• Lemon Balm
• Lettuce
• Luffa
• Marrow
• Mint
• Napa cabbage
• Okra
• Pak choi
• Parsnip
• Peppers
• Radish
• Rosemary
• Rutabaga
• Shallots
• Spinach
• Squash
• Strawberries
• Sunflower
• Tarragon
• Thyme
• Tomato
• Turnip
• Watermelon
• Zucchini

Zone 5

Zone 5 is warming up in June, so you’ll want to pause for a bit on your cool weather vegetables until it’s time to start a fall garden. You do have time for some of the shorter crops like lettuce though. Here’s what should go into the ground this month:

• Beans
• Beets
• Cabbage
• Cantaloupe
• Carrot
• Celery
• Corn
• Cucumber
• Dill
• Endive
• Kohlrabi
• Leeks
• Lettuce
• Luffa
• Marrow
• Napa cabbage
• Parsley
• Peppers
• Savory
• Strawberries
• Sunflower
• Tomato
• Watermelon
• Zucchini

Zone 6

Many of the same crops for Zone 5 are ready to plant in Zone 6 right now! Here’s what you can focus on in June:

• Arugula
• Beans
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Cantaloupe
• Carrot
• Celery
• Corn
• Cucumber
• Endive
• Lettuce
• Luffa
• Marjoram
• Marrow
• Napa cabbage
• Parsnip
• Savory
• Swiss chard
• Scallions
• Strawberries
• Tomato
• Zucchini

And if you are in Zone 6B chard will grow for you as well.

Zone 7

Many options available for growing in Zone 7 right now! Here is what you can plant now:

• Beans
• Cantaloupe
• Celery
• Corn
• Cucumber
• Dill
• Endive
• Kohlrabi
• Luffa
• Marjoram
• Marrow
• Okra
• Parsley
• Parsnip
• Peppers
• Pumpkin
• Savory
• Strawberries
• Tomato
• Zucchini

Plus cowpeas for Zone 7B!

Zone 8

It’s heating up in Zone 8 right now, but there are a few warm weather crops you can get into the ground. You can plant corn, cucumber, luffa, marrow, okra, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes now.

Zones 9 and 10

Zone 9 is my zone, and usually by June I’m about ready to give up on the garden because it’s so hot I can’t keep up with the watering. But if you’re really dedicated and don’t mind tending the garden in the heat, it’s time to plant cowpeas, cucumber, okra, and sweet potatoes for Zones 9-10.

Zone 11

Sweet potato is just about all that can handle the weather right now. Make sure to give them plenty of water!

Zone 12 and 13

It’s pretty hot right now for Zone 12, and it’s not a great time for planting, but if you’re very dedicated in Zone 13, you’ll be able to baby some cantaloupe and watermelon.

Good luck with your June garden planting! There’s something to plant almost everywhere this month, so don’t worry if you got a late start on your garden this year.

Want some more ideas on what to do in June? Check out the post below!