🌱 It’s Not Too Late: 7 Seeds You Can Still Plant in June (Zone 7b)

pjpn19
Jun 18
2 min read

Just because we're in the middle of June doesn't mean the planting season is over, especially here in Zone 7b. Several fast-growing, heat-loving plants thrive when planted now and will still give you a great harvest or stunning blooms by late summer or early fall.

Here are 7 seed varieties you can still plant right now — and yes, they’ll grow in time! Let's get your garden going for a late summer/early autumn harvest!

1. Sunflowers

Days to Bloom: 60–70
Why Plant Now: These sun-lovers thrive in heat and grow tall quickly. Smaller varieties bloom even faster! Great for pollinators and adding color to your garden.
Tip: Add compost or a bloom booster later in the season for bigger heads.

2. Bush Beans

Days to Harvest: 50–60
Why Plant Now: Fast, easy, and perfect for small spaces or containers.
Tip: Soak seeds overnight before planting for quicker germination.

3. Cucumbers

Days to Harvest: 50–60
Why Plant Now: These heat-loving vines grow quickly and produce tons of fruit when watered consistently.
Tip: Train them on a trellis to save space and prevent disease.

4. Swiss Chard

Days to Harvest: 45–60 (cut-and-come-again style)
Why Plant Now: Chard tolerates heat better than spinach and gives you greens into the fall.
Tip: Try rainbow varieties for a colorful twist.

5. Okra

Days to Harvest: 50–65
Why Plant Now: This southern staple thrives in the heat and will continue producing until frost.
Tip: Harvest often while pods are young and tender.

6. Zinnias

Days to Bloom: 45–60
Why Plant Now: Fast flowers! Zinnias bloom quickly and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Tip: Deadhead to keep the blooms coming.

7. Malabar Spinach

Days to Harvest: 60–70
Why Plant Now: This isn’t true spinach — it's a vining leafy green that loves heat and tastes great sautéed or raw.
Tip: Provide a trellis — this beauty climbs!

🌱 Don’t Let June Pass You By

Gardening in Zone 7b doesn’t stop when the heat kicks in — it just shifts gears. With the right seeds and a little care, you can still enjoy a vibrant, productive garden well into late summer and early fall.