What to Plant in June — Zone 2

June sits inside zone 2's frost-free season (May 30 – Sep 8) — everything on this page can go straight into warm soil.

Transplant outdoors — Set out sturdy transplants during these windows.

🥬 Brussels Sprouts May 30 – Jun 13 90–110 days to maturity
🥬 Celery May 30 – Jun 13 100–120 days to maturity
🍅 Tomatoes Jun 6 – Jun 13 60–85 days to maturity
🫑 Peppers Jun 13 – Jun 20 60–90 days to maturity
🍆 Eggplant Jun 13 – Jun 20 65–80 days to maturity
🍏 Tomatillos Jun 6 – Jun 13 70–80 days to maturity
🥒 Cucumbers Jun 6 – Jun 13 50–70 days to maturity
🥒 Zucchini Jun 6 – Jun 13 45–60 days to maturity
🎃 Winter Squash Jun 6 – Jun 13 85–110 days to maturity
🎃 Pumpkins Jun 6 – Jun 13 90–110 days to maturity
🍉 Watermelon Jun 13 – Jun 20 75–95 days to maturity
🍈 Cantaloupe Jun 13 – Jun 20 75–90 days to maturity
🌶️ Okra Jun 20 – Jun 27 55–65 days to maturity
🍠 Sweet Potatoes Jun 13 – Jun 27 90–120 days to maturity
🌿 Basil Jun 6 – Jun 13 30–60 days to maturity
🌿 Thyme May 30 – Jun 13 90–120 days to maturity
🌿 Oregano May 30 – Jun 13 80–90 days to maturity
🌸 Zinnias Jun 6 – Jun 13 60–70 days to maturity
🏵️ Marigolds Jun 6 – Jun 13 50–60 days to maturity

Direct sow — Seeds straight into garden soil.

🥒 Cucumbers Jun 6 – Jun 13 50–70 days to maturity
🥒 Zucchini Jun 6 – Jun 13 45–60 days to maturity
🎃 Winter Squash Jun 6 – Jun 13 85–110 days to maturity
🎃 Pumpkins Jun 6 – Jun 13 90–110 days to maturity
🍉 Watermelon Jun 13 – Jun 20 75–95 days to maturity
🍈 Cantaloupe Jun 13 – Jun 20 75–90 days to maturity
🌽 Sweet Corn Jun 6 – Jun 13 65–90 days to maturity
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Jun 6 – Jun 13 50–60 days to maturity
🫘 Pole Beans Jun 6 – Jun 13 60–70 days to maturity
🌶️ Okra Jun 13 – Jun 27 55–65 days to maturity
🌿 Basil Jun 13 – Jun 20 30–60 days to maturity
🌻 Sunflowers Jun 6 – Jun 13 70–100 days to maturity
🌸 Zinnias Jun 6 – Jun 13 60–70 days to maturity
🏵️ Marigolds Jun 6 – Jun 13 50–60 days to maturity
🌺 Nasturtiums Jun 6 – Jun 13 55–65 days to maturity

Fall planting — Counted back from the first fall frost.

🫛 Peas Jun 30 – Jul 14 55–70 days to maturity
🥬 Kale Jun 16 – Jun 30 55–65 days to maturity
🌈 Swiss Chard Jun 30 – Jul 14 50–60 days to maturity
🍃 Collard Greens Jun 16 – Jun 30 60–75 days to maturity
🥬 Cabbage Jun 2 – Jun 16 65–85 days to maturity
🥦 Broccoli Jun 2 – Jun 16 60–75 days to maturity
🥦 Cauliflower Jun 2 – Jun 16 60–80 days to maturity
🥬 Kohlrabi Jun 30 – Jul 14 45–60 days to maturity
🥕 Carrots Jun 16 – Jun 30 60–75 days to maturity
🫒 Beets Jun 30 – Jul 14 50–65 days to maturity
🥔 Turnips Jun 30 – Jul 14 40–55 days to maturity
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Jun 30 – Jul 14 50–60 days to maturity

Windows use zone 2's typical frost dates (May 30 / Sep 8). For your own city's dates, run the frost lookup — the planting calendar then localizes everything automatically.

Frequently asked questions

What can I plant outside in June in zone 2?

35 crops can go in the ground: brussels sprouts, celery, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, tomatillos, cucumbers, zucchini, and 27 more. Exact windows are in the tables above — early and late in the month can differ by a full frost date.

Is June the right time for tomatoes in zone 2?

Yes — June is tomato transplanting time in zone 2 (Jun 6 – Jun 13).