Overview

• June's warm soil and frost-free conditions make it the ideal month to plant tender crops like courgettes, squashes, and beans directly outdoors.
• Successional sowing of fast-growing vegetables such as beetroot, lettuce, and radishes ensures a steady summer harvest.
• Water management is critical—gardeners are advised to water planting holes and avoid planting during the hottest part of the day to reduce stress on crops.
• Container gardening is a viable option for urban spaces, with herbs, carrots, and salad leaves thriving in pots with regular watering.
• Overwintering crops, including brassicas and leeks, should be planted now to establish roots before colder weather sets in.