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What to plant in June in Arkansas

In Arkansas (AR), June is the heart of the growing season - about 10 weeks after the last frost (April 3) and 20 weeks before the first (November 1). The state averages 212 frost-free days a year (last frost April 3, first frost November 1; USDA zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a).

9 crops have a sowing or planting window this month.

Dates here come from Arkansas frost dates (last frost Apr 3, first frost Nov 1). For one crop in detail, see when to plant tomato, lettuce or garlic in Arkansas.

Peak growing seasonSow or plant: 9Start indoors: 0Harvesting: 50

Arkansas: planting activity through the year

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Frost riskFrost-free: Apr 3 – Nov 1
Bars count the vegetables, herbs and fruit with a sowing or planting window in each month, from the state’s average frost dates. 9 have one in June; the busiest month is April (78).

Keep sowing (succession)

Repeat sowings of crops already in the ground, for a steady harvest instead of a glut.

Harvesting in June

First harvests expected this month from crops sown or planted on time earlier in the season.

Napa Cabbage · May 9 – Jun 3Cabbage · May 12 – Jun 21Carrot · May 12 – Jun 1Dill · May 13 – Jun 2Borage · May 14 – Jun 3Basil · May 17 – Jun 16Broccoli · May 19 – Jun 13Cauliflower · May 19 – Jun 18Radicchio · May 19 – Jun 28Fava Bean (Broad Bean) · May 20 – Jun 4Zucchini / Summer Squash · May 25 – Jun 9Tarragon · May 26 – Jun 25Potato · May 29 – Jul 18Parsley · May 29 – Jun 18Bush Bean · May 30 – Jun 9New Zealand Spinach · May 30 – Jun 19Fennel (Bulb) · May 31 – Jun 25Summer Savory · Jun 4 – Jun 19Mint · Jun 5 – Jun 25Lemon Balm · Jun 5 – Jun 25Cucumber · Jun 6 – Jun 26Okra · Jun 6 – Jun 21Tomato · Jun 9 – Jul 4Pole Bean · Jun 9 – Jun 19Sweet Corn · Jun 9 – Jul 19Sweet Marjoram · Jun 9 – Jun 29Onion · Jun 11 – Jul 11Shallot · Jun 11 – Jul 11Bitter Melon · Jun 11 – Jul 1Malabar Spinach · Jun 11 – Jun 26Endive & Escarole · Jun 13 – Jun 28Bell Pepper · Jun 16 – Jul 16Southern Pea (Cowpea) · Jun 16 – Jul 16Thyme · Jun 17 – Jul 2Sage · Jun 17 – Jul 2Brussels Sprouts · Jun 18 – Jul 18Ground Cherry · Jun 19 – Jul 9Sunflower · Jun 19 – Jul 19Shiso (Perilla) · Jun 19 – Jul 9Lima Bean · Jun 21 – Jul 21Cucamelon · Jun 21 – Jul 1Oregano · Jun 22 – Jul 2Edamame (Soybean) · Jun 24 – Jul 19Tomatillo · Jun 24 – Jul 19Chili Pepper · Jun 26 – Jul 26Cantaloupe / Muskmelon · Jun 26 – Jul 16Watermelon · Jun 26 – Jul 26Eggplant · Jun 28 – Jul 18Leek · Jun 28 – Aug 17Winter Squash · Jun 29 – Jul 29

Planting dates for popular crops in Arkansas

Every crop has its own full-year dates for Arkansas: indoor start, transplant or direct sowing, and harvest.

When to plant tomato in Arkansas →When to plant lettuce in Arkansas →When to plant garlic in Arkansas →When to plant bell pepper in Arkansas →When to plant carrot in Arkansas →When to plant onion in Arkansas →When to plant pea in Arkansas →When to plant spinach in Arkansas →Arkansas frost dates by zone →

Peak growing season: June garden jobs in Arkansas

  1. Water deeply two or three times a week rather than a little every day - about an inch a week, more in heat. See watering a vegetable garden.
  2. 20 weeks until the average first frost (November 1). Plan the fall garden now - most fall crops are sown 8-12 weeks before first frost. See the fall and winter garden guide.
  3. Check the undersides of leaves twice a week - catching pests early is most of the battle (pest identification guide).
  4. Harvest often: napa cabbage, cabbage, carrot, dill should be coming in. Picking regularly keeps beans, squash and cucumbers producing.

USDA zone chart for Arkansas

Arkansas spans USDA zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a. Colder zones, usually higher or further inland, have a later last spring frost and an earlier first fall frost than the state average.

ZoneLast frostFirst frostSeason
Zone 6Apr 15Oct 15185 days
Zone 7Apr 5Oct 25200 days
Zone 8Mar 20Nov 5230 days

Questions gardeners ask

What vegetables can I plant in Arkansas in June?

9 crops have a window in June: . The tables above give the exact dates for each.

Is it too late to plant tomatoes in Arkansas in June?

For this year, yes - the tomato windows in Arkansas have closed. The next step is to start seeds indoors from about February 6.

Is it too late to plant lettuce in Arkansas in June?

Not too late - it's actually a little early. In Arkansas the next lettuce window opens around August 27: sow for a fall crop.

When is the first frost in Arkansas?

The statewide average first fall frost is around November 1 and the last spring frost around April 3. Your town can be a week or two either side - look yours up by ZIP code.

What can I harvest in Arkansas in June?

From plantings made on time: napa cabbage, cabbage, carrot, dill, borage, basil, broccoli, cauliflower, radicchio, fava bean (broad bean).

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Dates are computed from Arkansas’s statewide average frost dates (from NOAA/NCEI climate normals) and each crop’s timing in our crop database. Your garden may be a week or two either side - for dates tuned to your ZIP code, use the planting calendar.