10 Seeds to Direct Sow in Early June for a Productive Summer Garden
Here are 10 plants you can start in June in most US planting zones that will bring you a harvest later this summer.
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Asparagus Yardlong Bean Seeds – Heat-Tolerant Asian Pole Beans for High-Yield Summer Gardens
Lewis Blue Flax Seeds – Native Perennial Wildflower for Drought-Tolerant & Pollinator Gardens
Romanesco Broccoli Seeds – Italian Heirloom Broccoflower with Fractal Heads for Cool-Season Gardens
Casper Pumpkin Seeds – Heirloom Non-GMO White Pumpkins for Fall Décor, Carving & Baking
Hickory King Corn Seeds – Heirloom White Dent Corn for Grits, Masa, Hominy & Cornmeal
Easy-to-Grow Seed Collection – Beginner-Friendly Vegetables & Herbs for Quick, Reliable Harvests
Honeydew Melon Seeds – Sweet, Crisp Green-Fleshed Melons for Hot-Climate Summer Gardens
Giant Leek Seeds (Allium ampeloprasum) – Heirloom AAS Winner with Thick Stalks and Mild Onion Flavor
Heirloom seeds are the types of seeds your grandparents grew. These varieties have been passed down from generation to generation. They’re old reliable open-pollinated varieties that aren’t typically grown commercially. Instead, they have a rich history that predates modern breeding techniques. You can learn more about open-pollinated, heirloom, and non-GMO seeds in our Survival Garden Training blog.
Every seed packet includes a "packed for" date, and we germination test each seed lot before packaging to ensure you receive viable, high-quality seeds that are ready to grow.
No, we do not pre-treat our seeds. All of our garden seeds are untreated, open-pollinated, non-GMO, and heirloom varieties. They are kept in temperature-controlled cooler storage until they are packed and shipped to keep them pest and disease-free.
The seeds in our collections are specifically chosen from varieties that can be successfully grown from Zone 3 to Zone 10 USDA Hardiness Zones. However, individual varieties have specific needs to thrive in different environments. Each seed pack has optimal temperatures for germination and instructions on seed starting. Consult local frost dates to plan your garden and get the most out of your seeds.
Most seeds remain viable for 3 to 5 years or longer when stored properly. Check your seed packet for specific varieties. For best results, keep your seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Store them in an airtight container in a consistent temperature environment—a refrigerator or cool basement works well. Proper storage helps maintain germination rates and extends seed life well beyond the packed date.
The majority of our seeds are sourced in the United States, with a few exceptions when the seed is difficult to source domestically. Whenever we do have to source outside of the US, we ensure our seeds are safe to grow, non-GMO, heirloom varieties that meet our standards for germination and reliability.