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June in the garden

Long days and the start of the dry season. Watering becomes the main job, especially east of the Cascades.

What to plant in June

How much can go in across the five climate regions. Your region's row is highlighted once you pick a town.

Region	Plant outside	Start indoors
Coast	23 plants, until Jun 29	Nothing
West-side valleys	22 plants, until Jun 22	Nothing
East-side valleys	11 plants, until Jun 14	Nothing
Inland Northwest	40 plants, until Jun 27	Nothing
High desert	103 plants	Nothing

All 103 plants and their June dates, by region

Plant	Coast	West-side valleys	East-side valleys	Inland Northwest	High desert
Peas	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 9
Radishes	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Spinach	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 2
Lettuce	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Onions	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 2
Carrots	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 10	Plant May 12 – Jul 7
Beets	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 10	Plant May 12 – Jul 7
Kale	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 23
Broccoli	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 16
Cabbage	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 16
Swiss chard	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 10	Plant May 12 – Jul 7
Potatoes	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 23
Bush beans	Plant May 15 – Jun 26	Plant May 10 – Jun 21	Plant May 3 – Jun 14	Plant May 15 – Jun 26	Plant Jun 16 – Jul 28
Sweet corn	Plant May 15 – Jun 19	Plant May 10 – Jun 14	Plant May 3 – Jun 7	Plant May 15 – Jun 19	Plant Jun 16 – Jul 21
Cucumbers	Plant May 20 – Jun 17	Plant May 15 – Jun 12	—	Plant May 20 – Jun 17	Plant Jun 9 – Jul 7
Zucchini and summer squash	Plant May 20 – Jun 17	Plant May 15 – Jun 12	—	Plant May 20 – Jun 17	Plant Jun 9 – Jul 7
Winter squash	Plant May 20 – Jun 10	Plant May 15 – Jun 5	—	Plant May 20 – Jun 10	Plant Jun 9–30
Tomatoes	Plant May 20 – Jun 17	Plant May 15 – Jun 12	—	Plant May 20 – Jun 17	Plant Jun 9 – Jul 7
Peppers	Plant Jun 1–22	Plant May 25 – Jun 15	—	Plant May 30 – Jun 20	Plant Jun 16 – Jul 7
Basil	Plant Jun 1–29	Plant May 25 – Jun 22	Plant May 10 – Jun 7	Plant May 30 – Jun 27	Plant Jun 16 – Jul 14
Dahlias	Plant May 20 – Jun 17	Plant May 15 – Jun 12	—	Plant May 20 – Jun 17	Plant Jun 9 – Jul 7
Cilantro	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 16
Parsley	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 3	Plant May 12 – Jun 30
Dill	Plant Apr 1 – Jun 3	—	Plant Apr 1 – Jun 3	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 17	Plant May 12 – Jul 14
Strawberries	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 23
Blueberries	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 3	Plant May 12 – Jun 30
Raspberries	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 23
Cauliflower	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 9
Brussels sprouts	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 23
Leeks	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 23
Arugula	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 9
Bok choy	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 2
Turnips	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 9
Kohlrabi	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 23
Eggplant	Plant Jun 1–22	Plant May 25 – Jun 15	—	Plant May 30 – Jun 20	Plant Jun 16 – Jul 7
Melons	Plant Jun 1–22	Plant May 25 – Jun 15	—	Plant May 30 – Jun 20	Plant Jun 16 – Jul 7
Pole beans	Plant May 15 – Jun 19	Plant May 10 – Jun 14	Plant May 3 – Jun 7	Plant May 15 – Jun 19	Plant Jun 16 – Jul 21
Fava beans	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 2
Asparagus	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 23
Rhubarb	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 9
Chives	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 10	Plant May 12 – Jul 7
Mint	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 10	Plant May 12 – Jul 7
Rosemary	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 3	Plant May 12 – Jun 30
Thyme	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 10	Plant May 12 – Jul 7
Oregano	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 10	Plant May 12 – Jul 7
Sunflowers	Plant May 15 – Jun 26	Plant May 10 – Jun 21	Plant May 3 – Jun 14	Plant May 15 – Jun 26	Plant Jun 16 – Jul 28
Sweet peas	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 2
Apple trees	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Pear trees	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Plum trees	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Cherry trees	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Fig trees	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 10	Plant May 12 – Jul 7
Peach trees	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Hazelnut trees	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Blackberries	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 16
Grapes	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Hardy kiwi	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 3	Plant May 12 – Jun 30
Artichokes	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 23
Huckleberries	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Oregon grape	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Red-flowering currant	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Serviceberry	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Lavender	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 10	Plant May 12 – Jul 7
Tomatillos	Plant May 20 – Jun 17	Plant May 15 – Jun 12	—	Plant May 20 – Jun 17	Plant Jun 9 – Jul 7
Zinnias	Plant May 15 – Jun 26	Plant May 10 – Jun 21	Plant May 3 – Jun 14	Plant May 15 – Jun 26	Plant Jun 16 – Jul 28
Collards	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 23
Parsnips	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 23
Celery	Plant May 20 – Jun 24	Plant May 15 – Jun 19	Plant May 1 – Jun 5	Plant May 20 – Jun 24	Plant Jun 9 – Jul 14
Ground cherries	Plant May 20 – Jun 17	Plant May 15 – Jun 12	—	Plant May 20 – Jun 17	Plant Jun 9 – Jul 7
Sweet potatoes	Plant Jun 1–22	Plant May 25 – Jun 15	—	Plant May 30 – Jun 20	Plant Jun 16 – Jul 7
Pumpkins	Plant May 20 – Jun 10	Plant May 15 – Jun 5	—	Plant May 20 – Jun 10	Plant Jun 9–30
Honeyberries	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Currants	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Gooseberries	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Elderberries	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Mustard greens	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 9
Mâche	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 2
Radicchio	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 16
Sorrel	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Horseradish	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 9
Sage	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 10	Plant May 12 – Jul 7
Lemon balm	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 10	Plant May 12 – Jul 7
Tarragon	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 10	Plant May 12 – Jul 7
Cosmos	Plant May 15 – Jun 26	Plant May 10 – Jun 21	Plant May 3 – Jun 14	Plant May 15 – Jun 26	Plant Jun 16 – Jul 28
Nasturtiums	Plant May 15 – Jun 26	Plant May 10 – Jun 21	Plant May 3 – Jun 14	Plant May 15 – Jun 26	Plant Jun 16 – Jul 28
Marigolds	Plant May 20 – Jun 24	Plant May 15 – Jun 19	Plant May 1 – Jun 5	Plant May 20 – Jun 24	Plant Jun 9 – Jul 14
Calendula	—	—	—	Plant Apr 15 – Jun 3	Plant May 12 – Jun 30
Ranunculus	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 16
Snapdragons	—	—	—	—	Plant May 12 – Jun 23
Persimmon trees	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Asian pear trees	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Quince trees	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Mulberry trees	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Thimbleberry	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Salmonberry	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Salal	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Kinnikinnick	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Western columbine	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Douglas aster	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Oregon sunshine	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Pacific ninebark	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Sword fern	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23
Oregon iris	—	—	—	—	Plant Apr 28 – Jun 23

Dates are for one typical town in each region: Astoria, Portland, Pendleton, Spokane and Bend and Redmond. Plant now shows your own town's dates.

June jobs

Plant and sow

Sow a second round of beans, summer squash and cucumbers for late-summer harvests.
Sow carrots and beets for a midsummer crop.
Plant warm crops early in the month once frost risk is past. High desert and Inland Northwest

Start indoors

Start fall broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and kale indoors or in a shaded nursery bed.

Harvest

Peas, lettuce and spinach before summer heat makes them bolt.
Garlic scapes on hardneck garlic: snap them off and eat them.
Strawberries and the first zucchini.
Early potatoes once the plants flower.

Garden care

Water deeply about an inch a week, more in the eastern valleys and in sandy soil.
Keep tying tomatoes and pinching suckers on vining types.
Side-dress heavy feeders like corn, squash and brassicas with compost or fertilizer.
Stop cutting asparagus and let the ferns grow.

Pests and problems

Look for aphids on new growth; a hard spray of water knocks them back.
Watch for powdery mildew on squash as days warm.
Keep netting on carrots and brassicas.

Fruit, berries and flowers

Water blueberries regularly; they're shallow-rooted.
Deadhead roses and annual flowers to keep them blooming.
Stop harvesting rhubarb by late June so the plant can rebuild.