What to Plant in June
Anchorage, AK · Zone 4b
Last frost: May 15
Frost-free days: 123
The growing season is in full swing. Transplant any remaining warm-season crops and direct sow fast-growing varieties. Succession-plant beans and greens every two weeks.
June at a Glance
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Cilantro
Parsley
Beet
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Kale
Lettuce
Peas
Radish
Spinach
Swiss Chard
Turnip
Start Indoors 3
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Lettuce
Apr 1 – Jun 30
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Spinach
Apr 1 – Jul 16
9 per sq ft
35–50 days
Swiss Chard
Apr 1 – Jun 23
4 per sq ft
50–60 days
Transplant 8
Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.
Parsley
May 1 – Jun 30
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Broccoli
May 1 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
Cabbage
May 1 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Cauliflower
May 1 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft
55–100 days
Kale
May 1 – Jul 16
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Lettuce
May 1 – Jul 31
4 per sq ft
45–60 days
Spinach
May 1 – Aug 16
9 per sq ft
35–50 days
Swiss Chard
May 1 – Jul 23
4 per sq ft
50–60 days
Direct Sow 6
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Cilantro
Apr 24 – Aug 16
9 per sq ft
30–45 days
Beet
Apr 24 – Jul 23
9 per sq ft
50–70 days
Peas
Apr 24 – Jul 16
8 per sq ft
55–70 days
Radish
Apr 24 – Aug 23
16 per sq ft
22–30 days
Turnip
Apr 24 – Aug 16
9 per sq ft
30–60 days
Carrot
May 1 – Jun 23
16 per sq ft
70–80 days
June Gardening Tips
- Start Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
- Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
- Direct sow Carrot, Peas, Beet straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
- Water deeply but less often to encourage deep root growth. Morning watering reduces disease risk.
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