What should I plant in June in Washington, DC?

In June in Washington, DC (zone 7a), you can plant Basil, Chives, Dill, Mint, Oregano, and more. These dates are based on local climate data for your area.

When do I plant Basil in Washington, DC?

In Washington, DC (zone 7a), Basil: start seeds indoors May 1 – May 31, transplant outdoors Jun 16 – Jul 16.

When do I plant Chives in Washington, DC?

In Washington, DC (zone 7a), Chives: start seeds indoors Jan 1 – Apr 30, transplant outdoors Mar 9 – Jul 8.

When do I plant Dill in Washington, DC?

In Washington, DC (zone 7a), Dill: direct sow Apr 24 – Aug 8.

What to Plant in June

Washington, DC · Zone 7a

Last frost: Apr 1 Frost-free days: 218

Full year calendar for Washington

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.

June at a Glance

Indoor Transplant Direct Sow

1 5 10 15 20 25

Today

Basil

Chives

Dill

Mint

Oregano

Parsley

Sage

Thyme

Artichoke

Beans (Bush)

Beet

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Corn

Cucumber

Garlic

Kale

Leek

Okra

Onion

Peas

Pepper

Potato

Squash

Strawberry

Sunflower

Swiss Chard

Tomato

Turnip

Zucchini

Start Indoors 7

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

Plant now

Parsley

Jan 1 – Jun 15

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Kale

Jan 24 – Aug 8

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Swiss Chard

Feb 8 – Aug 23

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Squash

Apr 1 – Jun 23

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Zucchini

Apr 1 – Jun 23

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Cucumber

Apr 16 – Jun 15

2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Later this month

Cauliflower

Jun 24 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Transplant 25

Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.

Plant now

Chives

Mar 9 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 60–90 days

Mint

Mar 9 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Parsley

Mar 9 – Aug 23

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Broccoli

Mar 9 – Jun 30

1 per sq ft 60–100 days

Brussels Sprouts

Mar 9 – Jun 30

1 per sq ft 80–110 days

Cabbage

Mar 9 – Jun 30

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Cauliflower

Mar 9 – Jun 30

1 per sq ft 55–100 days

Kale

Mar 9 – Sep 23

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Leek

Mar 9 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 90–150 days

Onion

Mar 9 – Jul 23

9 per sq ft 100–120 days

Strawberry

Mar 9 – Jul 8

4 per sq ft 60–90 days

Swiss Chard

Mar 9 – Sep 23

4 per sq ft 50–60 days

Oregano

Mar 24 – Jul 8

1 per sq ft 60–90 days

Sage

Mar 24 – Jun 23

1 per sq ft 75–90 days

Thyme

Mar 24 – Jun 23

4 per sq ft 70–90 days

Artichoke

Mar 24 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 85–100 days

Celery

Mar 24 – Jun 30

4 per sq ft 80–120 days

Sunflower

Apr 9 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 70–100 days

Squash

Apr 24 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–65 days

Tomato

Apr 24 – Jun 23

1 per sq ft 65–80 days Growing guide

Zucchini

Apr 24 – Jul 16

1 per sq ft 45–60 days

Cucumber

May 9 – Jul 8

2 per sq ft 50–70 days Growing guide

Pepper

May 9 – Jun 8

1 per sq ft 60–100 days Growing guide

Okra

May 17 – Jun 30

1 per sq ft 50–65 days

Later this month

Basil

Jun 16 – Jul 16

4 per sq ft 25–35 days

Direct Sow 9

Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.

Garlic

Jan 1 – Aug 31

9 per sq ft 180–240 days

Beet

Feb 22 – Sep 30

9 per sq ft 50–70 days

Peas

Feb 22 – Jun 23

8 per sq ft 55–70 days

Turnip

Feb 22 – Oct 16

9 per sq ft 30–60 days

Carrot

Mar 1 – Aug 23

16 per sq ft 70–80 days

Potato

Mar 17 – Jul 31

1 per sq ft 70–150 days

Dill

Apr 24 – Aug 8

4 per sq ft 40–60 days

Beans (Bush)

Apr 24 – Jul 8

9 per sq ft 50–60 days

Corn

Apr 24 – 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, Pepper, Cucumber 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.