What to plant in june
It may be winter but…
There is still plenty to do in the garden this month, even if a chilly breeze is blowing and the sun isn’t giving much warmth. Early morning may be frosty but that soon burns off after sunrise. The days are often near-perfect for getting stuck into some of the many chores that need to be done now. Jump to seed list.
Water smarter at this time of year.
Water first thing in the morning, and instead of quickie irrigation, a nice, deep drink a couple of times a week is far more beneficial! Check soil moisture before watering at this time of year….don’t waste your precious drinking water if Mother Nature has already done all the hard work for you!
Mulch
Top up mulch on your veggie patches, herb gardens and ornamental beds, especially important for weed suppression at this time of year. A hot tip is to mulch after watering, to a depth of about 7cm. Keep mulch clear of plant stems, especially young seedlings. Choose sustainable, low environmental impact mulch, one that will enrich your soil as it breaks down. Also look for one that has done the lest amount of travel to get to you.
Weeding
Weeding is still needed at this time of year. Most plant growth has slowed down though so it will not have to happen as often. But it also means that it is also a time of year to try and remove as many competitors as possible before the weather starts warming up again.
Seeds To Sow Now
If you are not sure of your climate zone, check out the climate zone map.
Arid
Artichokes, Beetroot, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chicory, Collards, Coriander, Dill, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lemon Balm, Lettuce, Mint, Mustard Greens, Onion, Pak Choy, Parsnip, Peas, Radish, Rutabaga, Sage, Winter Savory, Silverbeet, Peas, Spinach, Turnip
Cool Mountain
Broad Beans, Mustard Greens, Onion, Radish, Spinach, Spring onions
Temperate
Broad Beans, Cabbage, Coriander, Garlic, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard greens, Onion, Peas, Radish, Snow Peas, Strawberries
Sub-Tropical
Beetroot, Broad Beans, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Chives, Collards, Coriander, Endive, Garlic, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Onion, Parsnip, Peas, Radish, Rocket, Shallots, Silverbeet, Snow Peas
Tropical
Amaranth, Angelica, Artichokes, Asparagus, Asparagus Pea, Basil, Beans, Beetroot, Borage, Broccoli, Burdock, Cabbage, Cape Gooseberry, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Chilli, Chinese Cabbage, Chives, Coriander, Cucumber, Daikon, Dill, Eggplant, Endive, Fennel, Florence Fennel, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lemon Balm, Lettuce, Luffa, Marrow, Mint, Mizuna, Mustard greens, Warrigal Greens, Okra, Onion, Oregano, Pak Choy, Pumpkin, Radish, Rockmelon, Sage, Salsify, Summer Savory, Winter Savory, Shallots, Silverbeet, Spring Onions, Squash, Strawberries, Sunflower, Sweet corn, Sweet Marjoram, Thyme, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turnip, Watermelon, Zucchini
