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What to sow in June
in USDA zone 5
29 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 5: about 15 April. First autumn frost about 15 October. This is the June page; jump to this month.
Sow in June
Arugula
Sow March to September
Basil
Sow May to June
Beetroot
Sow April to August · 1 in the club sowing now
Brussels Sprouts
Sow May to July
Cantaloupe
Sow May to June
Carrot
Sow March to August · 5 in the club sowing now
Cucumber
Sow May to July · 1 in the club sowing now
Dill
Sow April to June
Edamame
Sow May to June
Eggplant
Sow April to June
Endive & Escarole
Sow April to August
Fennel
Sow April to August
Napa Cabbage
Sow April to August
Okra
Sow May to June
Oregano
Sow April to June
Parsley
Sow March to June
Radicchio
Sow May to August
Radish
Sow March to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Rutabaga
Sow May to July
Scallion
Sow March to August
Snap Bean
Sow May to July
Sweet Bell Pepper
Sow April to June
Sweet Corn
Sow May to June
Sweet Potato
Sow May to June
Swiss Chard
Sow April to August
Thyme
Sow April to June
Tomatillo
Sow April to June
Turnip
Sow March to September · 3 in the club sowing now
Watermelon
Sow May to June
Plant out in June
Sown earlier under cover, hardened off, and going in the ground once the last frost has passed.
Acorn Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest September to October
Apple
Harvest August to March
Apricot
Harvest July to September
Asian Pear
Harvest August to October
Asparagus
Harvest April to June
Bulb Onion
Harvest July to September
Butternut Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest September to October
Celeriac
Harvest August to October
Celery
Harvest July to September
Cherry (Sour)
Harvest August to October
Cherry (Sweet)
Harvest July to September
Chives
Harvest May to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Fava Bean
Harvest June to July
Fig
Harvest July to September
Giant Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest September to October
Globe Artichoke
Harvest June to August
Grape (Table)
Harvest August to October
Grape (Wine)
Harvest August to October
Hot Chilli
Harvest August to October
Hubbard Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest September to October
Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest September to October
Kiwi (Fuzzy)
Harvest August to October
Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry)
Harvest August to October
Leek
Harvest July to October · 3 in the club sowing now
Medium Chilli
Harvest July to September
Mild Chilli
Harvest July to September
Mulberry
Harvest August to October
Nectarine
Harvest July to September
Ornamental Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest September to October
Parsnip
Harvest August to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Passionfruit
Harvest August to September
Pawpaw
Harvest August to October
Peach
Harvest July to September
Pear
Harvest August to February
Pie Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest September to October
Plum (European)
Harvest July to September
Plum (Japanese)
Harvest July to September
Pomegranate
Harvest July to September
Quince
Harvest August to October
Rhubarb
Harvest April to June
Rosemary
Harvest June to September
Russet Baking Potato
Harvest August to September
Sage
Harvest June to September
Shallot
Harvest June to August
Specialty Chilli
Harvest August to October
Storage Potato
Harvest September
Summer Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest September to October
Super Hot Chilli
Harvest September to October
Zucchini (Courgette)
Harvest September to October
Ready to pick in June
Arugula
Harvest April to October
Asparagus
Harvest April to June
Beefsteak Tomato
Harvest June to July
Beetroot
Harvest June to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Blackberry
Harvest June to September
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Harvest June to September
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Harvest June to September
Bok Choy
Harvest May to November
Broccoli
Harvest June to October · 2 in the club sowing now
Cabbage
Harvest June to October
Carrot
Harvest June to October · 5 in the club sowing now
Cauliflower
Harvest June to October · 2 in the club sowing now
Cherry Tomato
Harvest May to June
Chives
Harvest May to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Cilantro
Harvest May to November
Collard Greens
Harvest May to October
Cranberry
Harvest June to September
Cucumber
Harvest June to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Dill
Harvest June to August
Early Season Tomato
Harvest May to June
Elderberry
Harvest June to September
Endive & Escarole
Harvest June to October
Fava Bean
Harvest June to July
Garlic
Harvest June to August
Globe Artichoke
Harvest June to August
Gooseberry
Harvest June to September
Heat Tolerant Tomato
Harvest June to July
Heirloom Tomato
Harvest June to July
Kale
Harvest May to November · 3 in the club sowing now
Kohlrabi
Harvest May to October
Lettuce
Harvest April to November · 3 in the club sowing now
Main Season Tomato
Harvest June to July
Mustard Greens
Harvest May to November · 2 in the club sowing now
Napa Cabbage
Harvest June to October
New Potato
Harvest June
Oregano
Harvest June to September
Parsley
Harvest May to September
Paste Tomato
Harvest June to July
Patio Tomato
Harvest May to June
Pea
Harvest May to October
Radish
Harvest April to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Red)
Harvest June to September
Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)
Harvest June to September
Rhubarb
Harvest April to June
Rosemary
Harvest June to September
Sage
Harvest June to September
Scallion
Harvest May to October
Shallot
Harvest June to August
Spinach
Harvest May to November · 2 in the club sowing now
Strawberry
Harvest June to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Swiss Chard
Harvest June to October
Thyme
Harvest June to September
Turnip
Harvest May to November · 3 in the club sowing now
Coming up in July
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collard Greens, Kohlrabi. See the July page.
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in June in USDA zone 5?
29 crops go in this month in USDA zone 5: Arugula, Basil, Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cucumber, Dill and more.
When is the last frost in USDA zone 5?
Typically around 15 April, with the first autumn frost about 15 October. Treat those as averages and watch the forecast; a cold spring can push them back a fortnight.
What's ready to harvest in June in USDA zone 5?
Arugula, Asparagus, Beefsteak Tomato, Beetroot, Blackberry, Blueberry (Northern Highbush), Blueberry (Rabbiteye), Bok Choy and more.
Plan the plot, track every sowing, cook the harvest
Sowing reminders and harvest forecasts for your own frost dates, the Seed Tin, Scan Centre for any label or packet, and the Potty Mouth Garden Club. Free to start.
Tony C Smith
Allotment keeper in the North East of England, the voice behind the Tony C Smith YouTube channel, and the gardener who built GrowMore CookMore. Club numbers on this page update as members log their plots. Last updated 4 September 2026.