Zone 5B — June
What to Plant in June in Zone 5B
June in Zone 5B:
0 crops to start indoors,
0 to plant or direct sow outside, and
86 entering harvest window.
Last frost averages April 17. Reference city: Kansas City, MO.
Updated April 10, 2026 · Frost data from NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
0 Start Indoors
0 Plant Outside
86 Harvest
Start Indoors in June
No crops to start indoors in June for Zone 5B.
Plant Outside in June
No crops to plant outside in June for Zone 5B.
Harvest in June
| Plant | Type | Planted / Sown | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa Cabbage | brassica | Mar 28 | Jun 6 – Jun 26 |
| Romaine Lettuce | lettuce | Mar 28 | Jun 1 – Jun 11 |
| Armenian Cucumber | cucumber | Apr 24 | Jun 23 – Jul 3 |
| Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jun 26 – Jul 16 |
| Bay Laurel | herb | Apr 24 | Jun 23 – Apr 24 |
| Black Beauty Zucchini | squash | Apr 28 | Jun 12 – Jun 22 |
| Black-Eyed Pea | legume | Apr 17 | Jun 21 – Jun 26 |
| Blue Lake Bush Bean | legume | Apr 17 | Jun 6 – Jun 14 |
| Borage | flower | Apr 17 | Jun 11 – Jul 1 |
| Calendula | flower | Apr 17 | Jun 6 – Jun 16 |
| Calypso Cilantro | herb | Apr 17 | Jun 6 – Jun 11 |
| Chioggia Beet | root_vegetable | Apr 17 | Jun 11 – Jun 21 |
| Chives | herb | Apr 17 | Jun 16 – Jul 1 |
| Clemson Spineless Okra | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jun 11 – Jun 20 |
| Contender Bush Bean | legume | Apr 17 | Jun 1 – Jun 11 |
| Cosmic Purple Carrot | root_vegetable | Apr 17 | Jun 14 – Jul 1 |
| Cosmos | flower | Apr 17 | Jun 26 – Jul 16 |
| Crimson Clover | cover crop | Apr 17 | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Curly Parsley | herb | Apr 17 | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Danvers Carrot | root_vegetable | Apr 17 | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Detroit Dark Red Beet | root_vegetable | Apr 17 | Jun 11 – Jun 16 |
| Dragon Tongue Bean | legume | Apr 17 | Jun 11 – Jun 16 |
| Eight Ball Zucchini | squash | Apr 24 | Jun 8 – Jun 18 |
| Epazote | herb | Apr 24 | Jun 18 – Jun 28 |
| Flat-Leaf Parsley | herb | Apr 17 | Jun 26 – Jul 16 |
| French Marigold | flower | Apr 17 | Jun 6 – Jun 16 |
| French Tarragon | herb | Apr 17 | Jun 16 – Jul 6 |
| Garlic Chives | herb | Apr 17 | Jun 16 – Jul 1 |
| German Chamomile | herb | Apr 17 | Jun 16 – Jun 21 |
| Gold Rush Zucchini | squash | Apr 24 | Jun 8 – Jun 13 |
| Golden Beet | root_vegetable | Apr 17 | Jun 11 – Jun 21 |
| Greek Oregano | herb | Apr 24 | Jun 23 – Jul 13 |
| Green Fingers Persian Cucumber | cucumber | Apr 24 | Jun 18 – Jun 23 |
| Green Onion | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Green shiso leaves | herb | Apr 24 | Jun 23 – Jul 3 |
| Herb Fennel | herb | Apr 17 | Jun 16 – Jun 26 |
| Japanese Eggplant | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jun 6 – Jun 21 |
| Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean | legume | Apr 17 | Jun 14 – Jun 26 |
| Lemon Balm | herb | Apr 17 | Jun 1 – Jun 16 |
| Lemon Cucumber | cucumber | Apr 17 | Jun 16 – Jun 26 |
| Lima Bean | legume | Apr 17 | Jun 16 – Jul 6 |
| Mammoth Sunflower | flower | Apr 17 | Jun 21 – Jul 6 |
| Matt's Wild Cherry tomatoes | tomato | Apr 24 | Jun 18 – Jul 13 |
| Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil | herb | Apr 24 | Jun 23 – Jul 3 |
| Nantes Carrot | root_vegetable | Apr 17 | Jun 18 – Jul 1 |
| Nasturtium | flower | Apr 17 | Jun 6 – Jun 21 |
| National Pickling Cucumber | cucumber | Apr 17 | Jun 6 – Jun 14 |
| New Zealand Spinach | lettuce | Apr 24 | Jun 13 – Jun 23 |
| Ozark Beauty Strawberry | berry | Apr 24 | Jun 23 – Jul 23 |
| Pattypan Squash | squash | Apr 24 | Jun 10 – Jun 18 |
| Provider Bush Bean | legume | Apr 17 | Jun 6 – Jun 11 |
| Pápalo leaves | herb | Apr 17 | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Scarlet Runner Bean | legume | Apr 17 | Jun 16 – Jun 26 |
| Shelling Pea | legume | Apr 17 | Jun 11 – Jun 26 |
| Snow Pea | legume | Apr 17 | Jun 8 – Jun 26 |
| Spacemaster Bush Cucumber | cucumber | Apr 24 | Jun 23 – Jun 28 |
| Straight Eight Cucumber | cucumber | Apr 24 | Jun 23 – Jun 28 |
| Sugar Snap Pea | legume | Apr 17 | Jun 11 – Jun 26 |
| Tomatillo | vegetable | Apr 17 | Jun 16 – Jul 11 |
| Turnip | root_vegetable | Apr 17 | Jun 6 – Jun 16 |
| Viola and pansy edible flowers | flower | Apr 3 | Jun 2 – Jun 12 |
| Watermelon Radish | root_vegetable | Apr 17 | Jun 6 – Jun 21 |
| Yard Long Bean | legume | Apr 17 | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Yellow Crookneck Squash | squash | Apr 24 | Jun 13 – Jun 23 |
| Zinnia | flower | Apr 17 | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Bachelor's button edible flowers | flower | May 1 | Jun 30 – Jul 20 |
| Broccolini | brassica | May 1 | Jun 20 – Jul 10 |
| Early Girl Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jun 22 – Jul 2 |
| Genovese Basil | herb | May 1 | Jun 30 – Jul 10 |
| Green Cabbage | brassica | May 1 | Jun 30 – Aug 9 |
| Hairy vetch cover crop stands | cover crop | May 1 | Jun 30 – Jul 30 |
| Juliet Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jun 29 – Jul 1 |
| Marketmore 76 Cucumber | cucumber | May 1 | Jun 28 – Jul 8 |
| Nopales pads | vegetable | May 1 | Jun 30 – Aug 29 |
| Phacelia cover crop and bee forage | cover crop | May 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 30 |
| Pinkeye Purple Hull Pea | legume | May 1 | Jun 25 – Jul 8 |
| Red-Stem Malabar Spinach | lettuce | May 1 | Jun 25 – Jul 10 |
| Signet marigold edible flowers | flower | May 1 | Jun 30 – Jul 5 |
| Snow Crown Cauliflower | brassica | May 1 | Jun 20 – Jun 30 |
| Sun Gold Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jun 27 – Jul 5 |
| Supersweet 100 Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jun 30 – Jul 5 |
| Sweet 100 Tomatoes | tomato | May 1 | Jun 30 – Jul 5 |
| Sweet Million Tomato | tomato | May 1 | Jun 30 – Jul 5 |
| Thai Basil | herb | May 1 | Jun 30 – Jul 5 |
| Tiny Tim Tomato | tomato | May 1 | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| Garlic | root_vegetable | Oct 19 | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
Key Tasks for June in Zone 5B
- 1 Check soil moisture before watering — stick a finger 2 inches into the soil. Water only when the soil is dry at that depth. Consistent moisture is more important than frequency.
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