What to Plant in June

Madison, WI · Zone 5a

Last frost: May 5 Frost-free days: 153

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

Indoor Transplant Direct Sow
1 5 10 15 20 25
Today
Chives
Cilantro
Dill
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Sage
Thyme
Artichoke
Beans (Bush)
Beet
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Corn
Kale
Leek
Lettuce
Okra
Onion
Peas
Potato
Radish
Squash
Strawberry
Swiss Chard
Turnip
Zucchini

Start Indoors 7

Start these seeds indoors under grow lights or on a sunny windowsill.

Broccoli
Broccoli
Feb 8 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft 60–100 days
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Feb 8 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft 55–100 days
Kale
Kale
Feb 15 – Jul 8
1 per sq ft 50–65 days
Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard
Mar 1 – Jul 31
4 per sq ft 50–60 days
Squash
Squash
Apr 16 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft 45–65 days
Zucchini
Zucchini
Apr 16 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft 45–60 days
Cucumber
Cucumber
May 1 – Jun 8
2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Transplant 23

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Chives
Chives
Apr 1 – Jun 30
9 per sq ft 60–90 days
Mint
Mint
Apr 1 – Jun 30
4 per sq ft 60–90 days
Parsley
Parsley
Apr 1 – Jul 31
4 per sq ft 70–90 days
Broccoli
Broccoli
Apr 1 – Aug 8
1 per sq ft 60–100 days
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts
Apr 1 – Jul 16
1 per sq ft 80–110 days
Cabbage
Cabbage
Apr 1 – Jul 23
1 per sq ft 70–100 days
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Apr 1 – Aug 8
1 per sq ft 55–100 days
Kale
Kale
Apr 1 – Aug 23
1 per sq ft 50–65 days
Leek
Leek
Apr 1 – Jun 23
4 per sq ft 90–150 days
Lettuce
Lettuce
Apr 1 – Jun 15
4 per sq ft 45–60 days
Onion
Onion
Apr 1 – Jun 23
9 per sq ft 100–120 days
Strawberry
Strawberry
Apr 1 – Jun 30
4 per sq ft 60–90 days
Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard
Apr 1 – Aug 31
4 per sq ft 50–60 days
Oregano
Oregano
Apr 24 – Jun 23
1 per sq ft 60–90 days
Sage
Sage
Apr 24 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft 75–90 days
Thyme
Thyme
Apr 24 – Jun 15
4 per sq ft 70–90 days
Artichoke
Artichoke
Apr 24 – Jun 30
1 per sq ft 85–100 days
Celery
Celery
Apr 24 – Jun 30
4 per sq ft 80–120 days
Squash
Squash
May 9 – Jul 8
1 per sq ft 45–65 days
Tomato
Tomato
May 9 – Jun 15
1 per sq ft 65–80 days Growing guide
Zucchini
Zucchini
May 9 – Jul 8
1 per sq ft 45–60 days
Cucumber
Cucumber
May 24 – Jun 30
2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide
Okra
Okra
Jun 1–23
1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Direct Sow 10

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Cilantro
Cilantro
Mar 24 – Jun 15
9 per sq ft 30–45 days
Beet
Beet
Mar 24 – Aug 31
9 per sq ft 50–70 days
Peas
Peas
Mar 24 – Aug 31
8 per sq ft 55–70 days
Radish
Radish
Mar 24 – Jun 15
16 per sq ft 22–30 days
Turnip
Turnip
Mar 24 – Sep 23
9 per sq ft 30–60 days
Carrot
Carrot
Apr 1 – Jul 31
16 per sq ft 70–80 days
Potato
Potato
Apr 9 – Jul 8
1 per sq ft 70–150 days
Dill
Dill
May 17 – Jul 31
4 per sq ft 40–60 days
Beans (Bush)
Beans (Bush)
May 17 – Jul 8
9 per sq ft 50–60 days
Corn
Corn
May 17 – Jun 8
1 per sq ft 60–100 days

June Gardening Tips

  • Start Cucumber, Squash, Zucchini indoors now to give them a head start before transplanting outside.
  • Tomato, Cucumber, Squash can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
  • Direct sow Corn, Beans (Bush), Carrot straight into the garden — no transplanting needed.
  • Water deeply but less often to encourage deep root growth. Morning watering reduces disease risk.

Nearby Cities

Ready to plan your garden?

Add these crops to your garden plan and get personalized planting reminders for Zone 5a.

Start Planning Free