What to plant in June, zone 3a
In zone 3a, the typical last spring frost is May 29 and the first fall frost is September 5. Here is your June checklist.
Transplant outdoors
Move these out to the garden this month:
- CantaloupeMay 29 to June 12
- CucumberMay 29 to June 12
- DahliaMay 29 to June 12
- EggplantMay 29 to June 12
- English LavenderMay 29 to June 12
- MarigoldMay 29 to June 12
- PepperMay 29 to June 12
- PetuniaMay 29 to June 12
- TomatoMay 29 to June 12
- WatermelonMay 29 to June 12
Direct sow
Sow these straight into the ground this month:
- CantaloupeMay 29 to June 12
- CucumberMay 29 to June 12
- MarigoldMay 29 to June 12
- PumpkinMay 29 to June 12
- SunflowerMay 29 to June 12
- Sweet CornMay 29 to June 12
- WatermelonMay 29 to June 12
- Winter SquashMay 29 to June 12
- ZucchiniMay 29 to June 12
Fall planting
Plant these for fall and overwintering this month:
- CabbageJune 27 to August 1
- CauliflowerJune 27 to August 1
- CollardsJune 6
- LettuceJune 6 to July 11
- SpinachJune 27 to August 1
Harvest
Expect to harvest these this month:
- RadishJune 2 to June 29
Want your exact dates?
These are zone 3a averages. Enter your ZIP for a calendar built on your nearest weather station.
Open the planting calendarUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.