June hits differently in every garden. In some places, it’s tomato season. In others, it’s still “don’t even think about basil” weather. That’s where hardiness zones come in — not as rules, but as a cheat sheet for what your garden can actually handle.
This chart breaks it down zone by zone, from the frosty patience of Zone 3 to the tropical chaos of Zone 10. It tells you what you can plant in June without playing roulette with the weather.
Think of it as gardening with insider knowledge. You don’t need to memorize your zone or recite your soil pH. Just look it up once, match it to the chart, and you’ll know whether it’s time to sow beans or just stay inside and plan revenge on that one squirrel.
Not sure what USDA Zone you’re in? No worries — most people don’t. You can find it in seconds with this quick USDA lookup tool. Then scroll back up, find your zone, and plant accordingly. Your future self (and your tomatoes) will thank you.
| USDA Zone | Vegetables You Can Still Plant | Herbs to Plant | Flowers to Direct Sow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | Leaf lettuce, spinach, radish, carrots | Dill, chives, parsley | Calendula, nasturtium, marigolds |
| Zone 4 | Beets, chard, bush beans, peas | Basil, cilantro, dill | Cosmos, sunflowers, nasturtiums |
| Zone 5 | Corn, cucumber, squash, green beans | Basil, oregano, chives | Zinnias, cosmos, calendula |
| Zone 6 | Corn, melon, okra, cucumbers | Basil, sage, thyme | Marigolds, sunflowers, cosmos |
| Zone 7 | Cucumbers, zucchini, okra, eggplant | Basil, mint, oregano | Zinnias, tithonia, marigolds |
| Zone 8 | Pumpkin, okra, southern peas, sweet potatoes | Rosemary, thyme, lemongrass | Zinnias, cosmos, celosia |
| Zone 9 | Sweet potatoes, okra, eggplant, corn | Basil, lemongrass, Mexican tarragon | Portulaca, cosmos, celosia |
| Zone 10 | Okra, eggplant, chayote, tropical crops | Basil, mint, lemongrass | Zinnias, sunflowers, vinca |
One Chart to Rule Your Garden
Too many tabs, not enough brain cells left for June planting math? We’ve got you. The chart above is also available as a printable you can stick on the fridge, fold into your garden journal, or keep next to your seed stash. No guessing. No Googling. Just a clear, zone-by-zone cheat sheet for what to plant this month.
→ Click here to download the printable June Planting by Zone chart
Daniel has been a plant enthusiast for over 20 years. He owns hundreds of houseplants and prepares for the chili growing seasons yearly with great anticipation. His favorite plants are plant species in the Araceae family, such as Monstera, Philodendron, and Anthurium. He also loves gardening and is growing hot peppers, tomatoes, and many more vegetables.