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Vegetable Gardening Hints, June 2025 June 01, 2025 |
Hello, June Vegetable GardenIn the June Vegetable Garden the sun is shining, your plants are growing fast, and the promise of summer harvests is right around the corner. But it’s also a critical time for staying on top of your garden’s needs—planting successions, managing pests, and prepping for what’s next. Here’s your go-to guide:🌱 What to Plant in JuneEven if you’ve already planted your spring crops, June is far from too late to plant more. In fact, succession planting can keep your garden producing all summer long.Fast-growing crops to plant now: • Lettuce (choose heat-tolerant varieties) • Radishes • Spinach (partial shade helps) • Bush beans • Green onions Heat-lovers that thrive in June: • Cucumbers • Zucchini and summer squash • Corn • Melons • Basil • Pole beans Fall garden prep (yes, already!): In cooler regions, June is the perfect time to start seeds indoors for crops like: • Broccoli • Cabbage • Kale • Brussels sprouts 🥕 What You Might Be Harvesting NowDepending on your zone and when you started planting, early June can be harvest time for:• Salad greens (especially if you planted in April or May) • Spinach and arugula • Radishes • Snap peas • Strawberries • Garlic scapes Pro tip: Harvesting frequently encourages new growth—especially for lettuce, peas, and herbs like basil. 🔧 Garden Tasks for JuneWarm weather means your garden isn’t just attracting butterflies—pests are on the move, too.Keep an eye out for: • Aphids (check the undersides of leaves) • Flea beetles (tiny holes in brassicas) • Cabbage worms (watch for white butterflies fluttering around) • Powdery mildew (especially on squash and cucumbers) Natural remedies: • Neem oil spray • Insecticidal soap • Hand-picking • Companion planting with marigolds, nasturtiums, or herbs like dill and basil 🧭 Bonus: Zone-Based TipsCooler climates (Zones 3–6):• You still have time to plant warm-weather crops—just choose early-maturing varieties. • Start seeds indoors for your fall garden by late June. Warmer climates (Zones 7–10): • Keep your soil cool and moist with mulch. • Shade cloth may be helpful for leafy greens and tender herbs. 🌼 Wrap-Up: Keep the Garden Growing!The June vegetable garden is a joyful, busy month. With the right care and attention, your hard work will pay off in a bountiful summer harvest. So keep planting, keep harvesting, and most importantly—keep enjoying your time in the garden.
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