🌿 What Can I Plant in June? | Salinas Nursery Garden Plants
June is not too late to garden — in fact, it’s the perfect time to plant certain crops and flowers! Whether you're just starting or looking to fill empty garden space, here’s what you can still plant in June to enjoy harvests and blooms through summer and into early fall.
☀️ Fast-Growing Vegetables to Plant in June
1. Cucumbers
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Thrive in warm soil
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Harvest in as little as 50 days
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Great for trellises or containers
2. Zucchini & Summer Squash
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Love the heat and grow fast
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Perfect for succession planting
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High yield for small space gardens
3. Bush Beans
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Quick to germinate and easy to grow
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Harvest in about 60 days
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Great for beginner gardeners
🌿 Fresh Herbs You Can Still Plant
4. Basil
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Loves warm weather and grows fast
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Perfect for patio pots and raised beds
5. Cilantro
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Best grown in partial sun in warmer zones
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Adds freshness to summer dishes
6. Dill & Parsley
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Can still be direct-sown in June
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Easy herbs for late-season harvests
🌻 Heat-Tolerant Flowers to Brighten Your Garden
7. Sunflowers
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Direct sow or transplant seedlings
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Fast-blooming varieties like Teddy Bear or Mammoth add major color and pollinator power
8. Zinnias & Marigolds
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Heat-loving annuals that thrive in summer
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Bloom continuously through fall
🧠 Tips for Gardening in June
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Water deeply and consistently: June heat means faster evaporation — keep roots hydrated!
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Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
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Harvest regularly to encourage continuous growth, especially for beans, herbs, and squash
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Start planning your fall garden! In warmer zones, you can begin prepping for crops like carrots, kale, and broccoli later this summer
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