June · Early summer
What to sow in June in Nashville
32 crops are in their window this month in Nashville — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frost≈ 22 Apr
First frost≈ 18 Oct
Frost-free days139 days
June averages65°–87°F
Vegetables
23 in season
Amaranth Greens
Direct sow · pinch tips often for a steady flush of tender greens
Armenian Cucumber
Direct sow · wait for warm soil; trellis for straighter fruit
Asparagus
Plant crowns · resist harvesting until the second or third spring
Bitter Melon
Start indoors · harvest young and green — riper fruit turns bitter
Bush Beans
Direct sow · sow after soil warms; skip cold, wet spring soil
Herbs
6 in season
Basil
Start indoors · loves heat, don't rush it outside before frost
Epazote
Direct sow · cut flower heads early or it self-seeds everywhere
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Mint
Transplant seedlings · spreads aggressively, best contained in pots
Rosemary
Transplant seedlings · germinates slowly, cuttings are far more reliable
Fruit
3 in season
Ground Cherries
Transplant seedlings · let ripe fruit drop; husks turn tan and papery
Melon (Cantaloupe)
Direct sow · warm soil is key; try black plastic mulch to help
Watermelon
Direct sow · give vines plenty of room and consistent water