Warm-season crops go in after your last frost date. Zucchini, cucumbers, and squash planted this month will be ready right when summer babies hit their first foods window.
Timings vary by zone. Check your local last frost date before planting.
Apple
Direct sow · harvest Aug-Nov · from 6mo
Asparagus
Direct sow · harvest Apr-May · from 6mo
Avocado
Direct sow · harvest Jul-Nov · from 6mo
Basil
Start indoors · harvest Jun-Sep · from 6mo
Beets
Direct sow · harvest Jun-Oct · from 6mo
Bell Pepper
Start indoors · harvest Jul-Sep · from 6mo
Blackberries
Direct sow · harvest Jun-Sep · from 6mo
Cantaloupe
Start indoors · harvest Jul-Aug · from 6mo
Carrots
Direct sow · harvest Jun-Oct · from 6mo
Celeriac
Direct sow · harvest Sep-Nov · from 6mo
Celery
Start indoors · harvest Aug-Oct · from 12mo
Cherry Tomatoes
Start indoors · harvest Jun-Sep · from 6mo
Chives
Direct sow · harvest Mar-Oct · from 6mo
Corn
Direct sow · harvest Jul-Sep · from 9mo
Cucumber
Start indoors · harvest Jun-Sep · from 6mo
Cucumber (Lemon)
Direct sow · harvest Jul-Aug · from 6mo
Cucumber (Pickling)
Direct sow · harvest Jun-Aug · from 6mo
Dill
Direct sow · harvest May-Aug · from 6mo
Edamame
Direct sow · harvest Jul-Sep · from 6mo
Eggplant
Start indoors · harvest Jul-Sep · from 6mo
Green Beans
Direct sow · harvest Jun-Sep · from 6mo
Ground Cherry
Direct sow · harvest Jul-Oct · from 9mo
Kale
Start indoors · harvest Jun-Nov · from 6mo
Mango
Direct sow · harvest Jun-Aug · from 6mo
Mini Sweet Peppers
Direct sow · harvest Jul-Oct · from 6mo
Mint
Direct sow · harvest May-Sep · from 6mo
Okra
Direct sow · harvest Jun-Sep · from 6mo
Onions
Start indoors · harvest Jul-Aug · from 6mo
Oregano
Direct sow · harvest May-Sep · from 6mo
Parsley
Start indoors · harvest Jun-Oct · from 6mo
Peach
Direct sow · harvest Jun-Aug · from 6mo
Pear
Direct sow · harvest Aug-Oct · from 6mo
Plum
Direct sow · harvest Jul-Sep · from 6mo
Potatoes
Direct sow · harvest Jul-Oct · from 6mo
Rosemary
Direct sow · harvest Apr-Oct · from 6mo
Sage
Direct sow · harvest Apr-Sep · from 6mo
Strawberries
Direct sow · harvest May-Jul · from 6mo
Summer Squash (Yellow)
Direct sow · harvest Jun-Sep · from 6mo
Swiss Chard
Direct sow · harvest Jun-Oct · from 6mo
Thyme
Direct sow · harvest Apr-Sep · from 6mo
Tomatillo
Direct sow · harvest Jul-Oct · from 6mo
Tomatoes
Start indoors · harvest Jul-Sep · from 6mo
Turnips
Direct sow · harvest May-Nov · from 6mo
Watermelon
Start indoors · harvest Jul-Aug · from 6mo
Zucchini
Start indoors · harvest Jun-Sep · from 6mo
Arugula
safe from 6mo
Asparagus
safe from 6mo
Bok Choy
safe from 6mo
Broccoli
safe from 6mo
Butterhead Lettuce
safe from 9mo
Cabbage
safe from 6mo
Cauliflower
safe from 6mo
Chives
safe from 6mo
Cilantro
safe from 6mo
Dill
safe from 6mo
Green Onions
safe from 6mo
Kohlrabi
safe from 6mo
Lettuce
safe from 9mo
Mint
safe from 6mo
Oregano
safe from 6mo
Peas
safe from 6mo
Radishes
safe from 9mo
Rosemary
safe from 6mo
Sage
safe from 6mo
Snap Peas
safe from 6mo
Spinach
safe from 6mo
Strawberries
safe from 6mo
Thyme
safe from 6mo
Turnips
safe from 6mo
Watercress
safe from 6mo
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