What vegetables can be grown in June?

With the arrival of June, the temperature rises significantly and the rainfall increases. This not only provides favorable conditions for the growth of vegetables, but also brings some challenges. Let’s learn together what vegetables can be planted in June?

1. Suzhou Youth

Suzhou Green is favored for its fast-growing characteristics, taking only about 30 days from sowing to harvest. This vegetable has emerald green leaves, tender texture and crisp taste. It is suitable for planting in June and can quickly add freshness and deliciousness to our table.

2. Water spinach

Water spinach is a representative of heat resistance. It is difficult to germinate under low temperature conditions, but grows particularly well in a high temperature and humid environment. The climatic conditions in June are very suitable for the growth of water spinach.

3. Soybeans

As the temperature rises, soybeans will germinate faster and sufficient rainfall will promote their growth. After about three months, edamame is a good choice whether for making soy milk or eating.

4. Cucumber

The cucumber planting process is simple, and the high temperature in this season is more conducive to the germination and growth of cucumber seeds than in early spring. The seeds have a thin outer coating and new sprouts can be seen soon after sowing.

5. Amaranth

Amaranth is a common vegetable in summer with high nutritional value and delicious taste. It prefers a warm and humid climate. The planting conditions in June are very suitable, and the growing cycle is short, so it can be harvested in about a month.

6. Chinese cabbage

Chinese cabbage, also known as "fast cabbage", has a short growth cycle, taking only 25 to 30 days from sowing to harvesting. In cooler climates, June is a good time to plant pakchoi. In hotter areas, a suitable growing environment can be created by intercropping with other tall crops.

7. Lettuce

Lettuce is one of the ideal choices for summer planting, it prefers cool weather but can also grow in high temperatures. Choose heat-resistant varieties, such as butter lettuce or romaine, which are better suited to summer climates.

8. Auricularia auricula

Wood spinach is a vegetable that can be harvested continuously and can be picked multiple times after being planted once. Its leaves are juicy and delicious, making them ideal for summer salads. When planting wood ear vegetables, you should choose well-drained and fertile soil, and pay attention to timely watering and fertilizing.

You can choose suitable varieties of the above eight vegetables and plant them at this time. June is also the Grain in Ear season. It is also crucial to seize the time to plant sweet potatoes, peanuts, summer corn, sesame and other crops.