What to Plant in June
USDA Zone 9b
Last frost: Feb 1 – Feb 15
Frost-free days: 250–300
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
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Rosemary
Thyme
Oregano
Sage
Mint
Okra
Southern Peas
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Move these seedlings from indoors to your garden beds.
Rosemary
Jan 1 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft
80–120 days
Thyme
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
70–90 days
Oregano
Jan 1 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft
60–90 days
Sage
Jan 1 – Dec 31
1 per sq ft
75–90 days
Mint
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
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Plant these seeds directly into the soil outdoors.
Mint
Jan 1 – Dec 31
4 per sq ft
60–90 days
Okra
Mar 15 – Jul 1
1 per sq ft
50–65 days
Southern Peas
Mar 15 – Aug 1
June Gardening Tips
- Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano can be transplanted outside this month. Harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before planting out.
- Direct sow Mint, Okra, Southern Peas 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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