June Planting in the Ohio Valley
Late springs coupled with cool temperatures or copious amounts of rain can delay Ohio Valley planting. If these vegetable crops didn’t make it into the ground in May, there’s still time to add them to Ohio Valley gardens in early June:
BeansBrussels SproutsCabbage (Late varieties)CeleryCornEggplantNew Zealand SpinachOkraPeppersTomatillosTomatoes
In areas where squash bugs and cucumber beetles are problematic, delaying Ohio Valley planting of cucurbits can curb destructive populations of these insects. To use this natural method of pest control, transplant these cucurbit veggies into Ohio Valley gardens in early to mid-June:
CucumbersGourdsCantaloupeHoneydewPumpkinsSquashWatermelonWinter squashZucchini
Mid to late June is also the time to plant Jack-o-lantern type pumpkins in Ohio Valley gardens. To ensure an early October harvest, use the “days to maturity” information found on the seed packet. When counting backwards to obtain a planting date, be sure to add time for germination. Make your Halloween spookier with these popular carving varieties:
Connecticut Field – 110 days Howden – 115 daysJack-o-lantern – 105 daysWhite lumina – 80 to 90 days
Cool-season fall crops are ideal for late June planting. In the Ohio Valley, early spring crops of spinach, lettuce, carrots and beets have now matured. Pull the remnants of these plants and use the space for these fall veggies:
BeetsChinese cabbageCarrotsCeleriacCollardsGreen onionsLeaf lettuce (plant in the shade)PeasRadishesTurnips
