What to Plant in June

Direct sowing usually catches up to transplants. They hate root disturbance.

One or two plants is plenty unless you really love zucchini bread.

Sow in a block rather than a row so it pollinates properly.

Quick enough for a second sowing in midsummer for a fall picking.

Slower and fussier about cold soil than green beans.

Direct sow. They put down a taproot and resent being moved.

One cold night will blacken it. Wait for settled warm weather.

Easy from seed and quick to bloom.

Poor soil gives you more flowers and fewer leaves.

Direct sow. Swallowtail caterpillars will find it, and that is a good thing.