What to Plant in June in the UK
June is a productive month in the UK vegetable garden. The soil is warm, days are long, and many vegetables grow quickly when planted now.
Although most spring planting is finished, there are still plenty of vegetables you can sow for summer and autumn harvests.
Regular planting in June helps keep your garden producing throughout the season.
Vegetables to sow outdoors in June
Many fast-growing vegetables can be planted directly into the soil in June.
These include:
lettuce
radishes
spring onions
beetroot
carrots
French beans
runner beans
peas
Warm soil helps seeds germinate quickly.
Succession planting
June is a great time to sow vegetables in small batches.
This is called succession planting and helps ensure a steady harvest instead of everything being ready at once.
Good vegetables for succession planting include:
lettuce
radishes
spring onions
spinach
Sowing every few weeks keeps fresh crops growing.
Caring for growing vegetables
By June, many vegetables planted earlier in spring are growing quickly.
This is a good time to:
water regularly during dry weather
remove weeds
support climbing plants
harvest early crops
check for pests
Small, regular garden tasks keep plants healthy.
Container planting in June
Containers can still be planted in June, especially with fast-growing vegetables.
Good container crops include:
lettuce
herbs
spring onions
radishes
Warm weather helps container plants establish quickly.
Keeping the garden productive
June is less about starting new crops and more about keeping the garden growing steadily.
Regular sowing, watering, and harvesting help vegetables stay productive through summer.
Even small planting sessions in June can lead to good harvests later in the season.