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Zone 3B — June

What to Plant in June in Zone 3B

June in Zone 3B: 1 crop to start indoors, 358 to plant or direct sow outside, and 52 entering harvest window. Last frost averages May 18. Reference city: International Falls, MN.
Updated August 12, 2026 · Frost data from NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
1 Start Indoors
358 Plant Outside
52 Harvest
Frost window: Active

This is when frost can still happen in Zone 3B. The last spring frost typically lands on May 18, with a 10% chance of frost as late as June 1. Plan transplants with this window in mind.

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Start Indoors in June

Plant Type Start Indoors Transplant Outside Harvest Window
Dwarf Long Pod Okra vegetable Jun 1 Jun 8 Aug 2 – Aug 7

Plant Outside in June

Plant Type Action Target Date Harvest Window
Abe Lincoln Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20 – Aug 30
Ace 55 Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Aji Dulce Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 30 – Sep 19
Alaska Early Pea (fall planting) legume Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
All Season Cabbage (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 18
All Year Round (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 11
All Year Round Cauliflower (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
America (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 24
Amish Paste Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 14 – Aug 25
Anaheim Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 17 – Aug 25
Ancho Grande Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Angelica (fall planting) herb Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 28
Anna Russian Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10
Astro Arugula (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 9
Atkinson Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 20
Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20
Baby Blue Eyes Flowers (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 28
Bachelor's button edible flowers (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 18
Banana Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 8 Aug 7 – Aug 17
Beauty Pink Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Jul 30
Beauty Purple Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Jul 30
Beauty White Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Jul 30
Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20 – Aug 25
Better Boy Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 15
Big Beef Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10
Big Bertha Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 8 Aug 17 – Aug 20
Big Boy Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 18
Big Jim Hatch Chile pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 15
Big Rainbow Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25 – Sep 4
Birds Eye Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Sep 9 – Sep 19
Bitter melons vegetable Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 30
Black Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 4 – Aug 15
Black From Tula Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25
Black Krim Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens microgreen Transplant Jun 1 Jun 8 – Jun 13
Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens (fall planting) microgreen Direct Sow Jun 30 Jul 12
Black Pearl Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5
Black Seeded Simpson (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 15
Blonde de Paris (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Blondkopfchen Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Bloody Butcher Corn vegetable Transplant Jun 1 Sep 9 – Sep 19
Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 21
Blue Curled Scotch (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Bok Choy (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Bonny Best Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Bouquet Dill (fall planting) herb Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Bradley Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Brandywine Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20 – Aug 30
Broad Windsor Fava Bean (fall planting) legume Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 23
Broadleaf Classic (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Broccolini brassica Transplant Jun 1 Jul 21 – Aug 10
Broccolini (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 8
Brunswick Cabbage (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 28
Brussels Sprouts brassica Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25 – Sep 19
Burgundy Boston (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 24
Buttercrunch (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 24
Butterhead Lettuce (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Calabrese Broccoli (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Calendula (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
California Bluebell (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
California Wonder Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 8 Aug 19 – Aug 22
Calypso Cilantro (fall planting) herb Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 24
Calypso Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Canary Yellow (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Cantaloupe melon Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20 – Aug 30
Caribe Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Carmello Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 15
Carmen Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 8 Aug 7 – Aug 27
Cascadia Sugar Snap Pea (fall planting) legume Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 5
Casper Eggplant vegetable Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10
Cayenne Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25 – Sep 4
Celebrity Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 12
Chadwick's Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 30
Champion Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Jul 30
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 13
Cherokee Purple Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 18 – Aug 25
Cherry Belle Radish (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Jul 30
Cherry Bomb peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Chervil (fall planting) herb Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 14
Chinese 5-Color Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
Chinese Forget-Me-Not Flowers (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 23
Chioggia Beet (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Chocolate Bell Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5 – Aug 20
Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Chocolate Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25 – Sep 14
Chocolate Stripes Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20
Copenhagen Cabbage (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Corno di Toro Pepper pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Cosmic Purple Carrot (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 13
Costoluto Genovese Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 20
Creole Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20 – Aug 30
Crimson Clover (fall planting) cover crop Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 28
Crisphead (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 13
Cubanelle Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 8 Aug 9 – Aug 17
Cupid Grape Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5 – Aug 10
Curly Kale (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Daikon Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 24
Danvers Carrot (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 18
Dark Green Romaine (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 8
Dark Opal Basil herb Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31 – Aug 15
Datil peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 30 – Sep 19
Delica kabocha squash squash Transplant Jun 1 Sep 4 – Sep 19
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Delicious Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Detroit Dark Red Beet (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Devils Tongue Yellow Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 30 – Sep 19
Di Cicco Broccoli (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Dill (fall planting) herb Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 24
Dolce Fresca Basil herb Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31 – Aug 10
Dukat Dill (fall planting) herb Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
Dutch Lamb's Lettuce (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
Dwarf Long Pod Okra vegetable Transplant Jun 8 Aug 2 – Aug 7
Early Girl Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 23 – Aug 2
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 13
Early Purple Broccoli (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Easter Egg Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 1
Egg Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Emerald Giant Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Emerald Green Velvet Okra vegetable Transplant Jun 1 Jul 26 – Jul 29
Endive / Escarole (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Evergreen Parsley (fall planting) herb Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 23
Fairy Dwarf Mix Candytuft Flowers (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Fenugreek (fall planting) herb Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
Fish Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 20
Five Star Grape Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 2
Floradade Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 15
Florida Broadleaf (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
Florida Market Eggplant vegetable Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20 – Aug 30
Fordhook Giant (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 24
French Breakfast Radish (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Jul 28
French Lamb's Lettuce (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
Fresno Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Full Heart Batavian (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 28
Gardener's Delight Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31 – Aug 15
Genovese Basil herb Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31 – Aug 10
Georgia Southern Collard Greens (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 18
German Chamomile (fall planting) herb Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
German Johnson Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25
Giant Maximum Mix Snapdragon Flowers (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Oct 3
Giant Red (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 14
Glacier Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 26 – Jul 29
Globe Gilia Flowers (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 18
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 28
Gochugaru Korean Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15
Golden Acre Cabbage (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Golden Bantam Sweet Corn vegetable Transplant Jun 1 Aug 9 – Aug 15
Golden Beet (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Golden Marconi Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5 – Aug 20
Golden Sunray Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Green Arrow Pea (fall planting) legume Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 8
Green Cabbage brassica Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31 – Sep 9
Green Envy Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31 – Aug 10
Green Grape Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5 – Aug 18
Green Ice (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 14
Green Wave (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 14
Green Zebra Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 18
Gypsy Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 8 Aug 7 – Aug 12
Hailstone Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Jul 30
Hairy vetch cover crop stands (fall planting) cover crop Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 28
Hard Red Wheat Cover Crop (fall planting) cover crop Direct Sow Jun 30 Oct 3
Hatch Green Chile (NM 6-4) Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 20
Hillbilly Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25
Holiday Marbles Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 30 – Sep 19
Homestead Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20 – Aug 25
Honey Bee Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31
Hot Pink (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5 – Aug 15
Iceberg (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 13
Igloo Cauliflower (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 8
Indigo Rose Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 30
Jalapeño Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5 – Aug 15
Jaune Flamme Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20
Jet Star Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 12
Jimmy Nardello Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 8 Aug 27 – Sep 6
Jubilee Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Juliet Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 30 – Aug 1
Kagraner Sommer (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 27
Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) herb Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31
King Arthur Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 8 Aug 9 – Aug 15
Lacinato Kale (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Lacy Phacelia Flowers (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 13
Large Red Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 20
Leaf Lettuce Mix (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 24
Lemon Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25 – Sep 14
Little Gem (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 25
Little Marvel Pea (fall planting) legume Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 1
Lollo Bionda (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Lollo Rossa (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 25
Long Green Louisiana Eggplant vegetable Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5 – Aug 10
Long Ping Tung Eggplant vegetable Transplant Jun 1 Jul 26 – Jul 31
Long Purple Italian Eggplant vegetable Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15
Love-in-a-Mist Flowers (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 23
Lunchbox Mini Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 8 Aug 2 – Aug 7
Magenta Sunset (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Mammoth Dill (fall planting) herb Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea (fall planting) legume Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 12
Manitoba Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 26 – Aug 5
Marglobe Improved Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 20
Marglobe Supreme Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 20
Mariachi Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 6 – Aug 15
Marion Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Marketmore 76 Cucumber cucumber Transplant Jun 1 Jul 29 – Aug 8
Marvel of Four Seasons (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Matador Viking (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 17
Medium Red Clover Cover Crop (fall planting) cover crop Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 13
Mesclun Mix (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Jul 30
Michihili Cabbage (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 8
Midnight Snack Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5 – Aug 10
Mizuna (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
Money Maker Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Monstrueux de Viroflay (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
Morris Heading (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 18
Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20 – Aug 25
Mountain Magic Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 12 – Aug 15
Mr. Stripey Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25 – Sep 4
Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 8 – Aug 10
Mustard Greens (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
Mâche (Corn Salad) (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 22
Napa Cabbage (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 28
Napoletano Basil herb Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15
New Sunn Hemp Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31 – Aug 30
New Zealand Spinach (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Noble Giant (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
Nodding Catchfly Flowers (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 28
Old Fashion (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
Orange (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 24
Orange Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25 – Sep 14
Orange Horizon Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Orange Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Oregon Giant Snow Pea (fall planting) legume Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 12
Oregon Spring Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 29 – Aug 10
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea (fall planting) legume Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 6
Orion Florence Fennel (fall planting) vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 28
Padron Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 8 Aug 7 – Aug 12
Pandora Striped Eggplant vegetable Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Pasilla de Oaxaca Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Patio Princess Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5 – Aug 10
Pepperoncini Pepper pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5 – Aug 15
Pesto Perpetuo Basil herb Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31 – Aug 30
Phacelia cover crop and bee forage (fall planting) cover crop Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Pimento Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25 – Aug 30
Pineapple Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25 – Sep 4
Pink Delicious Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20 – Aug 24
Pink Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20 – Aug 30
Pistou Basil herb Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31
Poblano Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5 – Aug 15
Ponderosa Red Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Premier (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Progress No. 9 Shelling Pea (fall planting) legume Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 31
Purple Basil herb Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 25
Purple Beauty Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 15
Purple Plum Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Jul 30
Purple Tiger Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 30 – Sep 9
Radicchio (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 23
Rainbow Mix (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Rambo Radish Microgreens microgreen Transplant Jun 1 Jun 7 – Jun 11
Rambo Radish Microgreens (fall planting) microgreen Direct Sow Jun 30 Jul 10
Rapeseed Cover Crop (fall planting) cover crop Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 8
Rapini Broccoli Raab (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Red Acre Cabbage (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 18
Red Burgundy Okra vegetable Transplant Jun 1 Jul 26 – Jul 31
Red Cabbage brassica Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Sep 19
Red Caribbean Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25 – Sep 14
Red Cayenne Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Red Cherry Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Red Leaf Lettuce (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 24
Red Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Red Pear Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5 – Aug 15
Red Robin Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 26
Red Romaine (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 8
Red Rubin Basil herb Transplant Jun 1 Aug 12
Red Russian Kale (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Rio Grande Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Roma VF Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Romaine Lettuce (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 13
Romanesco brassica Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Sep 9
Round Mauve Eggplant vegetable Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20 – Aug 30
Royal Carpet Alyssum Flowers (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Ruby Red (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Rutgers Tomato tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 20
Sakura Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 26 – Jul 31
Salad Bowl Green (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
San Marzano Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 18 – Aug 28
Santa Fe Grande Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Savoy Perfection Cabbage (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Oct 3
Scarlet Flax Flowers (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 8
Serrano Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 20
Shelling Pea (fall planting) legume Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 8
Shishito Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 8 Aug 7 – Aug 12
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 24
Siberian Dwarf (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 24
Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander (fall planting) herb Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 9
Snow Crown Cauliflower brassica Transplant Jun 1 Jul 21 – Jul 31
Snow Crown Cauliflower (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Snow Pea (fall planting) legume Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 8
Snowball Self-Blanche Cauliflower (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Sparkler Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Jul 30
Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens microgreen Transplant Jun 1 Jun 9 – Jun 15
Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens (fall planting) microgreen Direct Sow Jun 30 Jul 14
Spicy Globe Basil herb Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10
Stupice Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5
Sugar Ann Snap Pea (fall planting) legume Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 25
Sugar Baby Watermelon melon Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Summer Bibb (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Summer Max Mix Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Jun 1 Jul 16 – Jul 31
Sun Gold Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 28 – Aug 5
Sunbright Yellow Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
SunChocola Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31 – Aug 10
Sungella Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31 – Aug 10
Sunray Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Sweet 100 Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31 – Aug 5
Sweet Marjoram (fall planting) herb Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 28
Sweet Million Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31 – Aug 5
Sweet Treats Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5 – Aug 15
Swiss Chard (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Tabasco Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20 – Aug 30
Tango (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 9
Tatsoi (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 14
Tendergreen (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
Texas Bluebonnet Lupine Flowers (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Oct 3
Thai Basil herb Transplant Jun 1 Jul 31 – Aug 5
Thai Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Thessaloniki Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 20
Tigerella Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 26 – Aug 10
Tiny Tim Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Jul 16 – Jul 26
Tom Thumb (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 8
Tumbling Tom Red Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 5 – Aug 10
Turkish Orange Eggplant vegetable Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25 – Aug 30
Turnip (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Tuscany Black (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 13
Vates Collard (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 13
Vates Kale (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 24
Verona Red (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 30
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Vienna White Kohlrabi (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
Vietnamese Coriander (fall planting) herb Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Viola and pansy edible flowers (fall planting) flower Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 8
Violetta Purple Cauliflower (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
VR Moscow Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 20 – Aug 30
Waltham 29 Broccoli brassica Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 30
Waltham 29 Broccoli (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 28
Wando Pea (fall planting) legume Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 6
Watermelon Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Sep 3
White Boston (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
White Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 15
White Cloud Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 15
White Icicle Radishes (fall planting) root vegetable Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 9
Winner Kohlrabi (fall planting) brassica Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
Winter Density (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 29
Winter Giant (fall planting) lettuce Direct Sow Jun 30 Aug 19
Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Yellow Jalapeno (Caloro) Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Yellow Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 15 – Aug 25
Yellow Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 25 – Aug 30
Yellow Pear Tomatoes tomato Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 20
Yolo Wonder Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Jun 1 Aug 10 – Aug 20

Harvest in June

Plant Type Planted / Sown Harvest Window
Alaska Early Pea legume Apr 27 Jun 21 – Jun 26
Chervil herb Apr 27 Jun 1 – Jun 11
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi brassica Apr 27 Jun 21 – Jun 26
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi brassica Apr 27 Jun 21 – Jun 26
Little Marvel Pea legume Apr 27 Jun 26 – Jun 29
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea legume Apr 27 Jun 26 – Jul 4
Progress No. 9 Shelling Pea legume Apr 27 Jun 24 – Jun 28
Sugar Ann Snap Pea legume Apr 27 Jun 18 – Jun 22
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi brassica Apr 27 Jun 21 – Jul 1
Wando Pea legume Apr 27 Jun 29 – Jul 4
Astro Arugula lettuce May 20 Jun 10 – Jun 29
Beauty Pink Radishes root vegetable May 18 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Beauty Purple Radishes root vegetable May 18 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Beauty White Radishes root vegetable May 18 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Bouquet Dill herb May 4 Jun 23 – Jul 8
Buckwheat cover crop May 18 Jun 17 – Jul 2
Champion Radishes root vegetable May 18 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Cherry Belle Radish root vegetable May 25 Jun 15 – Jun 24
Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) brassica May 20 Jun 19 – Jul 9
Dill herb May 18 Jun 27 – Jul 12
Dukat Dill herb May 4 Jun 13 – Jun 23
Dutch Lamb's Lettuce lettuce May 20 Jun 29 – Jul 9
Easter Egg Radishes root vegetable May 18 Jun 15 – Jun 19
Fairy Dwarf Mix Candytuft Flowers flower May 11 Jun 25 – Jul 10
Fenugreek herb May 4 Jun 8 – Jun 23
Florida Broadleaf lettuce May 20 Jun 29 – Jul 9
French Breakfast Radish root vegetable May 25 Jun 15 – Jun 22
French Lamb's Lettuce lettuce May 20 Jun 29 – Jul 9
Green Purslane vegetable May 25 Jun 29 – Jul 14
Hailstone Radishes root vegetable May 18 Jun 17
Mammoth Dill herb May 4 Jun 18 – Jul 8
Mesclun Mix lettuce May 20 Jun 10 – Jun 19
Mizuna lettuce May 20 Jun 29 – Jul 9
Mustard Greens lettuce May 20 Jun 24 – Jul 9
Purple Plum Radishes root vegetable May 18 Jun 15 – Jun 17
Rapeseed Cover Crop cover crop May 4 Jun 18 – Jul 13
Royal Carpet Alyssum Flowers flower May 11 Jun 25 – Jul 10
Scarlet Flax Flowers flower May 4 Jun 28 – Jul 13
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) lettuce May 4 Jun 13 – Jun 28
Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander herb May 18 Jun 15 – Jun 27
Sparkler Radishes root vegetable May 18 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Sweet Alyssum flower May 18 Jun 27 – Jul 12
Tango lettuce May 20 Jun 21 – Jun 29
Tatsoi lettuce May 20 Jun 14 – Jul 4
Tendergreen lettuce May 20 Jun 29 – Jul 9
Tri Color Amaranth (Joseph's Coat) vegetable May 25 Jun 24 – Jul 9
Vietnamese Coriander herb May 18 Jun 27 – Jul 17
White Boston lettuce May 20 Jun 29 – Jul 9
White Icicle Radishes root vegetable May 18 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens microgreen Jun 1 Jun 8 – Jun 13
Rambo Radish Microgreens microgreen Jun 1 Jun 7 – Jun 11
Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens microgreen Jun 1 Jun 9 – Jun 15

Key Tasks for June in Zone 3B

  1. 1 Start 1 variety indoors this month under grow lights or in a sunny south-facing window. Use a seed-starting mix and bottom heat (70–75°F) for best germination rates.
  2. 2 Harden off transplants before moving outdoors — set them outside in a sheltered spot for increasing hours over 7–10 days before planting in the ground.
  3. 3 Direct sow seeds at the recommended depth and spacing. Keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination is complete.
  4. 4 Begin fall cool-season planting window this month. Direct sow lettuce, spinach, arugula, and radishes now for harvest before hard frost.
  5. 5 Check soil moisture before watering — stick a finger 2 inches into the soil. Water only when the soil is dry at that depth. Consistent moisture is more important than frequency.
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