Sowing and Planting
- Make repeat sowings of fast-maturing vegetables, such as salads, carrots, broccoli, lettuce, and peas.
- Thin out and transplant vegetables when they reach a suitable size.
- Sow swede turnips, savoy cabbage, and other winter varieties.
- Plant tender vegetables like sweet corn, outdoor tomatoes, pumpkins, and runner beans after hardening off.
Weed Control
- Keep weeds in check by hoeing or hand-weeding as soon as possible.
- Take advantage of dry days to hoe weed seedlings.
Pest and Disease Management
- Spray apple and pear trees for scab disease during wet periods or when weather conditions are favorable for scab development.
- Spray potatoes for blight when warnings are given on the radio.
Fertilizing and Watering
- Feed sweet corn and other tender vegetables to encourage rapid growth.
Harvesting
- Begin to use vegetables as soon as they are large enough, such as fingerling carrots, to spread out the supply and prevent a peak in harvest.
By following these fruit, vegetable, and herb care tips in June, you can maintain a healthy and productive garden throughout the season, while managing pests and diseases that can harm your plants.
