Published May 14, 2024
June is good for planting fast-growing summer radishes. Hot weather makes them taste strong. Grow them in moist, well-drained soil. Choose quick-maturing types like French Breakfast, Rover Hybrid, or Crimson Giant.
Beets handle cold well and grow best in cooler weather. They'll sprout in soil between 50°F to 78°F. In warmer areas, choose adaptable types like Detroit Dark Red, Merlin, or Early Wonder to avoid heat issues.
Potatoes mature in 75 to 95 days. Choose quicker-growing types like Yukon Gold or Norland over longer-maturing ones like russets. They are suitable for USDA Zones 2 to 7.
Peas grow in early spring as a cool-weather crop, but heat-tolerant varieties can be grown in suitable locations. They mature in 60 to 70 days. Watch for mildew around mid-July; treat with a 40% milk and 60% water solution.
In June, plant bunching onions, not bulb onions. They grow faster and are ideal for Zones 4 to 7. The soil should be 70°F to 75°F. Choose quick types like Red Beard or Guardsman. Don't plant near peas or asparagus.
Swiss chard is versatile and heat-tolerant, unlike most greens. It's a good alternative to lettuce, spinach, or kale. Varieties like Bright Lights, Fordhook Giant, or Green Lucullus handle heat well.