06/03/2026
June is here, and with it an abundance of plants for your vegetable garden!
Check out our recommendations for planting in your hardiness zone.
Direct Sowing:
Zones 6A, 7B, and 8A: Bush Beans, Pole Beans, Lima Beans, Cucumbers, Muskmelons, Okra, Pumpkins, Southern Peas, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Watermelon
Zones 6B and 7A: Bush Beans, Pole Beans, Lima Beans, Cucumbers, Muskmelons, Okra, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Southern Peas, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Watermelon
Zone 8B Direct Sowing Recommendations are available in the linked publication.
Transplanting:
Zone 6A: Tomatoes, Eggplant, Leeks, Peppers
Zones 6B, 7A, 7B, and 8A: Tomatoes, Eggplant, Peppers
Zone 8B Transplanting Recommendations are available in the linked publication.
You can prepare for the entire planting season by visiting https://brnw.ch/plantguide - including recommendations for Zone 8B. To determine your USDA zone, you can enter your zip code here: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
