What to Plant in June
Fresno, CA · Zone 9a
Last frost: Feb 15
Frost-free days: 289
The garden is established and growing fast. Focus on succession planting, keeping up with watering, and starting fall-season crops indoors if your first frost comes early.
Start Indoors 11
Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.
Chives
Jan 1 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Mint
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Artichoke
Jan 1 – Jun 8
1 per sq ft
85–100 days
Leek
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Onion
Jan 1 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Strawberry
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Squash
Mar 9 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft
45–65 days
Zucchini
Mar 9 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft
45–60 days
Basil
Mar 24 – Jul 16
4 per sq ft
25–35 days
Cucumber
Apr 1 – Jun 23
2 per sq ft
50–70 days
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Brussels Sprouts
May 17 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft
80–110 days
Transplant 25
Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.
Chives
Jan 1 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
60–90 days
Mint
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Parsley
Jan 1 – Jun 23
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Kale
Jan 1 – Jun 23
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Leek
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
90–150 days
Onion
Jan 1 – Dec 31
9 per sq ft
100–120 days
Strawberry
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Swiss Chard
Jan 1 – Jun 23
4 per sq ft
50–60 days
Lavender
Jan 24 – Jun 8
1 per sq ft
90–120 days
Oregano
Jan 24 – Jul 16
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Rosemary
Jan 24 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Sage
Jan 24 – Jul 8
1 per sq ft
75–90 days
Thyme
Jan 24 – Jul 8
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Artichoke
Jan 24 – Aug 16
1 per sq ft
85–100 days
Sunflower
Mar 1 – Jun 23
1 per sq ft
70–100 days
Squash
Apr 1 – Jul 23
1 per sq ft
45–65 days
Tomato
Apr 1 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft
65–80 days
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Zucchini
Apr 1 – Jul 23
1 per sq ft
45–60 days
Cucumber
Apr 24 – Jul 16
2 per sq ft
50–70 days
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Eggplant
Apr 24 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft
70–90 days
Pepper
Apr 24 – Jun 23
1 per sq ft
60–100 days
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Basil
May 9 – Aug 31
4 per sq ft
25–35 days
Melon
May 9 – Jun 8
½ per sq ft
70–90 days
Okra
May 9 – Jul 8
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Watermelon
May 9 – Jun 8
¼ per sq ft
70–90 days
Direct Sow 1
Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Garlic
Jan 1 – Oct 8
9 per sq ft
180–240 days
June Gardening Tips
- Start Cucumber, Squash, Zucchini indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
- Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
- Direct sow Garlic 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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